vein
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/veɪn/
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/veɪn/
noun
C1
A tube in the body that carries blood to the heart.
The doctor found a vein in his arm to take blood.
R
A thin line that supports a leaf or insect wing.
The leaf has a vein pattern that helps it stay strong.
R
A streak of different color in stone, wood, or cheese.
The marble has a blue vein running through it.
R
A layer of minerals or metal in rock.
They found a rich vein of silver in the mine.
R
A trace of a quality or feature in something.
His speech had a vein of humor that made everyone laugh.
R
A particular style or mood.
The conversation continued in a friendly vein.
translation
A tube in the body that carries blood to the heart.; A thin line that supports a leaf or insect wing.; A streak of different color in stone, wood, or cheese.; A layer of minerals or metal in rock.; A trace of a quality or feature in something.; A particular style or mood.
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