node
Definition
- n. a connecting point at which several lines come together
- n. any thickened enlargement
- n. (botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge
- n. (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system
Word forms
- Plural
- nodes
Example sentences
n.
The doctor found a small node in her throat during the examination.
n.
In computer networks, each node represents a device connected to the network.