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Host

1. <networking> A computer connected to a network.

The term node includes devices such as routers and printers which would not normally be called "hosts".

2. <communications> A computer to which one connects using a terminal emulator.

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horizontal tabulation Horn clause hose hosed HOS-STPL	accept Access Control List Adaptor address mask address resolution	host adaptor Host Command Facility Host Control Interface host-host layer hostname