Definition of "host"
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A person who allows a guest, particularly into the host's home.
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A person or organization responsible for running an event.
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A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
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Any computer attached to a network.
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A computer or software component that provides services.
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A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
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An organism bearing certain genetic material.
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Consecrated bread such as that used in the Christian ceremony of the Eucharist.
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A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels).
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A large number of items; a large inventory.
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The consecrated bread or wafer of the Eucharist.
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verb:
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To perform the role of a host.
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To lodge at an inn.
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To run software made available to a remote user or process.
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