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veining

/ˈveɪnɪŋ/

veiningnoun

veinings

Translations

жилкование

The veining in the marble was exquisite.

Жилкование в мраморе было изысканным.

прожилки

The veining of the leaf was clearly visible.

Прожилки на листе были четко видны.

Definitions

The pattern or arrangement of veins in a leaf, stone, or other material.

The marble countertop had a beautiful veining that added elegance to the kitchen.

The process of forming or developing veins.

The geologist studied the veining in the rock to understand its formation.

Synonyms

veininggerund / present participle

/ˈveɪnɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe material that shows visible veins or streaks.

Definitions

Showing veins or streak-like patterns.

The veining marble slabs gave the foyer a luxurious look.

veinverb

veining

Gerund

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)

veinnoun

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.

veinadjective

Definitions

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

She underwent vein surgery to treat her varicose veins.