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stationA node in a network. It generally refers to a client PC (workstation) rather than a server, but may include both. See node. station 1. a. a place along a route or line at which a bus, train, etc., stops for fuel or to pick up or let off passengers or goods, esp one with ancillary buildings and services b. (as modifier): a station buffet 2. (in British India) a place where the British district officials or garrison officers resided 3. Biology the type of habitat occupied by a particular animal or plant 4. RC Church a. one of the Stations of the Cross b. any of the churches (station churches) in Rome that have been used from ancient times as points of assembly for religious processions and ceremonies on particular days (station days) 5. (in rural Ireland) mass, preceded by confessions, held annually in a parishioner's dwelling and attended by other parishioners How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Having satisfied himself at length upon this point, he made his way to the London and North Western Railway Station, and knocked at the door of the station-master's office. There were very few people upon Platform Number Twenty-one of Liverpool Street Station at a quarter to nine on the evening of April 2 - possibly because the platform in question is one of the most remote and least used in the great terminus. The rain seemed to be streaming down more heavily than ever and everybody in the station wore wet and glistening waterproofs. |
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