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Vein (Noun)

Meaning¹

Any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

A diagram of a typical dicotyledon leaf labels one of its noticeable structures as the primary vein.
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Synonyms

Nervure

Hypernyms

Hyponyms

Midvein

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Veinal (adjective)

Meaning²

A distinctive style or manner; "he continued in this vein for several minutes".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

The comedian's jokes were all in a sarcastic vein, poking fun at the absurdity of everyday life.
The artist's latest paintings were in a bold, expressionist vein, full of vibrant colors and textures.
The writer's essays were all in a humorous vein, using wit and irony to make pointed social commentary.
The musician's songs were in a melancholy vein, with lyrics that explored themes of love and loss.
The actor's performances were all in a dramatic vein, bringing intensity and passion to every role.

Hypernyms

Style

Meaning³

One of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

The delicate vein structure was visible on the butterfly's transparent wing.
A network of veins supported the intricate pattern on the moth's wings.
The insect's damaged vein caused its wing to droop and malfunction.
Under the microscope, the vein of the fly's wing resembled a tiny, twisted pipe.
The vein along the leading edge of the beetle's wing helped to absorb shocks during flight.

Synonyms

Nervure

Meaning⁴

A layer of ore between layers of rock.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

The miners extracted a rich vein of copper ore from the depths of the earth.
A thin vein of quartz ran through the granite, visible only to the trained eye.
The geologist carefully mapped the vein of iron ore that snaked through the mountain.
A narrow vein of gold ore was discovered in the abandoned mine, sparking renewed interest.
The tunnel followed a winding vein of coal that had been hidden for centuries.

Synonyms

Mineral Vein

Hypernyms

Formation

Meaning⁵

A blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; "all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood".

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

The nurse inserted the needle into a vein in the patient's arm to administer the medication.
A prominent vein was visible on the surface of the bodybuilder's bicep as he flexed his muscles.
The doctor carefully avoided the vein while making the incision to prevent excessive bleeding.
The map of the body showed the network of veins that returned deoxygenated blood to the heart.
After a long day on her feet, the dark blue vein on her ankle became more visible under her skin.

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Venous (adjective)

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