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node

Noun

  1. 1

    node

    In the stem of a reed or tree, the area hollowed or protruding in the middle, where twigs or leaves come out.

    Korean definition: 갈대나 나무 등의 줄기에서 가지나 잎이 나는, 가운데가 오목하거나 볼록한 부분.

    • When spring comes, fresh leaves sprout from every node of the trees.

    • This danso flute is made by cutting a node of good bamboo, so its sound is clear and clean.

  2. 2

    joint

    The area where bones are joined together.

    Korean definition: 뼈와 뼈가 마주 닿은 부분.

    • I bent the joints of my five fingers and clenched my fist tightly.

    • It breaks my heart to see my wife's finger joints swollen from housework.

  3. 3

    knot

    The area where thread, strings, strips, etc., are entwined or tied.

    Korean definition: 실, 줄, 끈 등이 엉키거나 맺힌 부분.

    • My older sister struggled for a long time to untangle the knot in the rubber band.

    • I carefully wrapped the present and finished by tying a knot with string.

  4. 4

    verse; measure; bar

    Egments of a speech, writing, song, etc. that are equally spaced.

    Korean definition: 말, 글, 노래 등을 일정하게 나눈 부분.

    • I went to karaoke and took turns singing the song with my friend, one verse each.

    • Seunggyu cracked a few jokes to change the awkward atmosphere.