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noun Electricity.

a circuit with three or more branches all of which have one common terminal.

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Words nearby star network

Starling's curve, Starling's hypothesis, Starling's law, starlit, star map, star network, star-nosed mole, Star of Bethlehem, Star of Courage, Star of David, star-of-Jerusalem

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Example sentences from the Web for star network

Former Red Sox star Curt Schilling says his politics are keeping him out of Cooperstown.
Conservative Curt Says His Politics, Not His Pitching, Kept Him Out of the Hall of Fame|Ben Jacobs|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It was seen by a small delegation of star-struck prelates and dignitaries who later described the film as “moving.”
Pope Francis Has the Pleasure of Meeting Angelina Jolie for a Few Seconds|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Almost all of the network and cable news channels said that they would not be showing the cartoons either.
Politicians Only Love Journalists When They're Dead|Luke O’Neil|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
I just recently rewatched all six Star Wars movies the other day… Oh wow, from the beginning?
Patton Oswalt on Fighting Conservatives With Satire|William O’Connor|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST

The star announces he is to marry his 27-year-old boyfriend.
Meet Stephen Fry’s Future Husband (Who Is Less Than Half His Age)|Tom Sykes|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
I had no idea who they were, as the Grand Duke was in morning costume, and had no star or decoration to distinguish him.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
When rapidly deposited, as by artificial precipitation, triple phosphate often takes feathery, star- or leaf-like forms.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
She liked him less than ever, nevertheless wished that he were her brother and the rising star in American politics.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
In the brilliant moonlight, on the white road, the branches cast a network of black shadow.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
According to a weekly paper not only is Constance Binney a famous screen star, but she is also a first-class ukelele player.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, April 28, 1920|Various