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vein
noun(vein)
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
Synonyms: vena, venous blood vessel,
Examples:
All veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood.
vein
noun(vein)
one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
Synonyms: nervure,
vein
noun(vein)
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,
vein
noun(vein)
a layer of ore between layers of rock
Synonyms: mineral vein,
vein
noun(vein)
a distinctive style or manner
Examples:
He continued in this vein for several minutes.
vein
verb(vein)
make a veinlike pattern

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