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Vein
01
veia, vaso sanguíneo
any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart
Exemplos
Veins have thin walls and valves to keep blood moving in the right direction.
As veias têm paredes finas e válvulas para manter o sangue se movendo na direção certa.
02
a stiffening rib or support structure in the wing of an insect
Exemplos
The bee 's forewing has a network of veins.
03
a distinctive style, manner, or quality of expression
Exemplos
The composer worked in a romantic vein throughout his career.
04
a layer or deposit of mineral ore between layers of rock
Exemplos
A rich vein of quartz was discovered near the river.
05
vascular bundles or supporting ribs in leaves or other plant organs
Exemplos
Veins form a network connecting all parts of the leaf.
to vein
01
to create or mark with lines, streaks, or patterns resembling veins
Exemplos
The stonecutter veined the slab before polishing it.
Árvore Lexical
veinal
veinlike
venous
vein
