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1. 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 n (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane n the source of lymph and lymphocytes n any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part n (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network v express or signify by nodding v lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation v let the head fall forward through drowsiness v sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion v be almost asleep Source: ecdict

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