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vein

/veɪn/

veinnoun

veins

/veɪn/

Translations

вена

The doctor examined the patient's vein for any signs of blockage.

Врач осмотрел вену пациента на наличие признаков закупорки.

тема

The novel is written in a humorous vein.

Роман написан в юмористической теме.

жила

The miner discovered a rich vein of gold in the mountain.

Шахтер обнаружил богатую жилу золота в горе.

Additional translations

прожилка

русло

слой

Definitions

A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.

The doctor explained that the blood sample would be taken from a vein in my arm.

A distinctive style or quality, especially of writing or speaking.

The author's latest book is written in a humorous vein.

A layer of ore or mineral embedded in rock.

The miners discovered a rich vein of gold deep within the mountain.

A streak or stripe of a different color or composition in a material.

The marble countertop had a beautiful vein of blue running through it.

A rib or nerve of a leaf or an insect's wing.

The botanist pointed out the prominent vein structure on the leaf.

Synonyms

blood vessel

veinverb

veined

Past Simple

veined

Past Participle

veining

Gerund

/veɪn/

Transitive and intransitive; meaning ‘to mark with veins’ or ‘to become veined’.

Definitions

To mark, furnish, or become marked with veins or vein-like streaks.

Artisans veined the plaster so that it resembled polished marble.

Synonyms

run through

lace (with)

veinadjective

Attributive use of the noun; describes something relating to veins.

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or intended for veins; used before another noun.

She underwent vein surgery to treat her varicose veins.