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Vein
01
veine
any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart
Exemples
Blood clots can form in veins, which can be dangerous if they travel to other parts of the body.
Des caillots sanguins peuvent se former dans les veines, ce qui peut être dangereux s'ils se déplacent vers d'autres parties du corps.
02
a stiffening rib or support structure in the wing of an insect
Exemples
Entomologists study the pattern of veins on butterfly wings.
03
a distinctive style, manner, or quality of expression
Exemples
She spoke in a reflective vein during the lecture.
04
a layer or deposit of mineral ore between layers of rock
Exemples
The vein of silver ran deep underground.
05
vascular bundles or supporting ribs in leaves or other plant organs
Exemples
Maple leaves have prominent veins visible on both sides.
to vein
01
to create or mark with lines, streaks, or patterns resembling veins
Exemples
Chocolate can be veined with caramel for decoration.
Arbre Lexical
veinal
veinlike
venous
vein
