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# intersects(_:)

Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether this node intersects the specified node.

```
func intersects(_ node: SKNode) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`node`

Another node in the same node tree.

## Return Value

<doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true> if the two nodes intersect; otherwise <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/false>.

## Discussion

The two nodes are considered to intersect if their frames intersect. The children of both nodes are ignored in this test.

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