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Vein
01
vena
any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart
Ejemplos
Veins have thin walls and valves to keep blood moving in the right direction.
Las venas tienen paredes delgadas y válvulas para mantener la sangre moviéndose en la dirección correcta.
02
a stiffening rib or support structure in the wing of an insect
Ejemplos
The vein in the mosquito's wing was barely visible.
03
a distinctive style, manner, or quality of expression
Ejemplos
His remarks followed a critical vein.
04
a layer or deposit of mineral ore between layers of rock
Ejemplos
Geologists mapped the copper vein for exploration.
05
vascular bundles or supporting ribs in leaves or other plant organs
Ejemplos
The pattern of veins helps in identifying plant species.
to vein
01
to create or mark with lines, streaks, or patterns resembling veins
Ejemplos
The wood was veined naturally, giving it character.
Árbol Léxico
veinal
veinlike
venous
vein
