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Noun node has 7 senses

node - a connecting point at which several lines come together
--₁ is a kind of connection, connexion, link
node, knob, thickening - any thickened enlargement
--₂ is a kind of convex shape, convexity
node - (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system
--₃ is a kind of point
Antonyms: antinode
node - (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane
--₄ is a kind of celestial point
--₄ has particulars: ascending node; descending node
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
node - any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part
--₆ is a kind of solid body substance
--₆ has particulars: nodule
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

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
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
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
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
nod - be almost asleep; "The old man sat nodding by the fireplace"
--₅ is one way to drowse
Sample sentences:
Something ----s
Somebody ----s