Does a 1031 exchange count as a property?

Excuse me, could you please clarify something for me? I'm a bit confused about the nature of a 1031 exchange. When we talk about a 1031 exchange, does it technically count as a "property" under the tax code? I understand that it's a way to defer taxes on the sale of investment properties by exchanging them for like-kind properties, but I'm wondering if it's considered a separate asset class or if it falls under the broader category of "property" for tax purposes. Could you help me understand this distinction, please?