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nodes

 
Noun node has 7 senses
  1. node - a connecting point at which several lines come together
    --1 is a kind of
    connection, connexion, link
  2. node, knob, thickening - any thickened enlargement
    --2 is a kind of convex shape, convexity
  3. node - (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system
    --3 is a kind of
    point
    Antonyms: antinode
  4. node - (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane
    --4 is a kind of
    celestial point
    --4 has particulars: ascending node; descending node
  5. lymph node, lymph gland, node - the source of lymph and lymphocytes
    --5 is a kind of lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue
    --5 is a part of circulatory system, cardiovascular system; immune system
    --5 has particulars: axillary node; Peyer's patch, Peter's gland; bubo
  6. node - any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part
    --6 is a kind of
    solid body substance
    --6 has particulars: nodule
  7. node, client, guest - (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
    --7 is a kind of computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
    --7 is a part of computer network
Verb nod has 5 senses
  1. nod - express or signify by nodding; "He nodded his approval"
    --1 is one way to
    gesticulate, gesture, motion
    Derived form: noun nod1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something
  2. nod - lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation; "The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer"
    --2 is one way to
    communicate, intercommunicate
    Derived form: noun nod2
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s
    Somebody ----s to somebody
  3. nod - let the head fall forward through drowsiness; "The old man was nodding in his chair"
    Derived form: noun nod2
    Sample sentences:
    Something ----s
    Somebody ----s
  4. nod - sway gently back and forth, as is in a nodding motion; "the flowers were nodding in the breeze"
    --4 is one way to
    move
    Sample sentences:
    Something ----s
    Something is ----ing PP
  5. nod - be almost asleep; "The old man sat nodding by the fireplace"
    --5 is one way to
    drowse
    Sample sentences:
    Something ----s
    Somebody ----s
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