vein
noun
1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
- all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood
Similar word(s): vena
Definition categories: body
2. a distinctive style or manner
- he continued in this vein for several minutes
Definition categories: communication, style
3. any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
Similar word(s): nervure
Definition categories: plant
4. a layer of ore between layers of rock
Definition categories: object, formation
5. one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
Similar word(s): nervure
Definition categories: animal, rib
Sentences with vein as a noun:
- ...in the same vein...
- The play is in a satirical vein.