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Detailed Synonyms for vein in English

vein:

vein [the ~] nomen

  1. the vein
    the vein
    • vein [the ~] nomen
  2. the vein
    the grain; the vein; the nerve
  3. the vein
    – one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect 1
    the vein; the nervure
    – one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect 1
  4. the vein
    – a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart 1
    the vein; the vena; the venous blood vessel
    – a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart 1
  5. the vein
    – a distinctive style or manner 1
    the vein
    – a distinctive style or manner 1
    • vein [the ~] nomen
      • he continued in this vein for several minutes1
  6. the vein
    – a layer of ore between layers of rock 1
    the vein; the mineral vein
    – a layer of ore between layers of rock 1
  7. the vein
    – any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ 1
    the vein; the nervure
    – any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ 1

vein

  1. vein

vein verb

  1. vein
    – make a veinlike pattern 1
    vein
    – make a veinlike pattern 1

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Related Definitions for "vein":

  1. one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect1
  2. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart1
    • all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood1
  3. a distinctive style or manner1
    • he continued in this vein for several minutes1
  4. a layer of ore between layers of rock1
  5. any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ1
  6. make a veinlike pattern1

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