1. (

• node ,

) a connecting point at which several lines come together ;

2. (

• node ,
• knob ,
• thickening

) any thickened enlargement ;

3. (

• node ,
• leaf_node

) (botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge ;

4. (

• node ,

) (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system ;

5. (

• node

) (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane ;

6. (

• lymph_node ,
• lymph_gland ,
• node ,

) the source of lymph and lymphocytes ;

7. (

• node

) any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part ;

8. (

• node ,
• client ,
• guest

) (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network ;

1. (

• nod ,

) express or signify by nodding; "He nodded his approval" ;

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" ;

3. (

• nod ,

) let the head fall forward through drowsiness; "The old man was nodding in his chair" ;

4. (

• nod

) sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion; "the flowers were nodding in the breeze" ;

5. (

• nod ,

) be almost asleep; "The old man sat nodding by the fireplace" ;