vein
Definition
- n. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
- n. a distinctive style or manner
- n. any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
- n. a layer of ore between layers of rock
Word forms
- Past participle
- veined
- Present participle
- veining
- Past tense
- veined
- Third person singular
- veins
Example sentences
n.
The doctor explained how the blood flows through the veins in our body.
vt.
The artist's painting was veined with beautiful shades of blue.