Definition of node. 1  1a : a pathological swelling or enlargement (as of a rheumatic joint)b : a discrete mass of one kind of tissue enclosed in tissue of a different kind. 2  2 : an entangling complication (as in a drama) : predicament.
A Second World War British soldier selects a jacket for his demob suit. These suits are one of the possible origins of the phrase. The full monty (or the full Monty) is a British slang phrase of uncertain origin. It is generally used to mean everything which is necessary, appropriate or possible; âthe worksâ.
(flÄl) n. A manual threshing device consisting of a long wooden handle or staff and a shorter, free-swinging stick attached to its end. v. flailed, flailÂ·ing, flails. v.tr. 1. To beat or strike with or as if with a flail: flailed our horses with the reins. 2. To wave or swing vigorously; thrash: flailed my arms to get their attention.