Meaning of 'vein'

noun

one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect

Synonyms: nervure

noun

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

Example: "all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood"

Synonyms: venous blood vessel

noun

a distinctive style or manner

Example: "They continued in this vein for several minutes."

noun

a layer of ore between layers of rock

Synonyms: mineral vein

noun

any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ

Synonyms: nervure

verb

make a veinlike pattern