vein

UK
/veɪn/
US
/veɪn/

Translations

veinnoun
veins
pl
UK
/veɪn/
US
/veɪn/
The doctor examined the patient's vein for any signs of blockage.
Врач осмотрел вену пациента на наличие признаков закупорки.
The novel is written in a humorous vein.
Роман написан в юмористической теме.
The miner discovered a rich vein of gold in the mountain.
Шахтер обнаружил богатую жилу золота в горе.
Additional translations
veinverb
veined
Past Simple
veined
Past Participle
veining
Gerund
UK
/veɪn/
US
/veɪn/
Transitive and intransitive; meaning ‘to mark with veins’ or ‘to become veined’.
veinadjective
Attributive use of the noun; describes something relating to veins.

Definitions

veinnoun
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.
veinverb
To mark, furnish, or become marked with veins or vein-like streaks.
Artisans veined the plaster so that it resembled polished marble.
veinadjective
Relating to, involving, or intended for veins; used before another noun.
She underwent vein surgery to treat her varicose veins.