English dictionary

vein

/v/eI/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

noun.body

Examples
All veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood.

Synonyms vena venous blood vessel

Source: WordNet 3.0
a distinctive style or manner

noun.communication

Examples
He continued in this vein for several minutes.

Source: WordNet 3.0
any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ

noun.plant

Synonyms nervure

Source: WordNet 3.0
a layer of ore between layers of rock

noun.object

Synonyms mineral vein

Source: WordNet 3.0
one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect

noun.animal

Source: WordNet 3.0
One of the vessels which carry blood, either venous or arterial, to the heart. See <u>Artery</u>, 2.

noun

Source: webster1913

make a veinlike pattern

verb.creation

Source: WordNet 3.0
To form or mark with veins; to fill or cover with veins.

verb

Source: webster1913