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In physics, a position in a standing wave pattern at which there is no vibration. Points at which there is maximum vibration are called antinodes. Stretched strings, for example, can show nodes when they vibrate. Guitarists can produce special effects (harmonics) by touching a sounding string lightly to produce a node.

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Point where routes meet. It may therefore be the same as a route centre. In a topological network, a node may be the start or crossing point of routes, also called a vertex.

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In oceanography, the point on a stationary wave (an oscillating wave with no progressive motion) at which vertical motion is least and horizontal motion is greatest. In earth science, it is the point on a fault where the apparent motion has changed direction.

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In computing, any device connected to a network, such as a router, a bridge, a hub, and a server.

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In music, the point in a vibrating string at which the vibration becomes cut into segments.