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vein

 

[ veษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

blood circulation

A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart. Veins have thin walls and contain valves to prevent the backflow of blood.

Synonyms

artery, blood vessel, capillary

Examples of usage

  • The nurse inserted the needle into the vein to draw blood for testing.
  • Varicose veins can be a result of weakened vein walls.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

In geology, a vein is a distinct sheetlike body of crystallized minerals within a rock. Veins are formed through various processes such as deposition from fluids or magma.

Synonyms

lode, mineral deposit, ore vein

Examples of usage

  • The miners discovered a vein of gold running through the rock formation.
  • Quartz veins are common in many types of rocks.
Context #3 | Noun

pattern

A vein can also refer to a distinctive mark or pattern in wood, marble, or other materials. These veins are often used for aesthetic purposes in design and architecture.

Synonyms

grain, pattern, streak

Examples of usage

  • The marble slab had beautiful white veins running through it.
  • The wood furniture showcased natural wood grain veins.

Translations

Translations of the word "vein" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น veia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ader

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vena

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผyล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™่„ˆ (ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†ใฟใ‚ƒใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท veine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท damar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๋งฅ (jeongmaek)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฑูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพรญla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพila

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™่„‰ (jรฌngmร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะตะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ damar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vena

Etymology

The word 'vein' originated from the Latin word 'vena' which meant 'blood vessel'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the tubes that carry blood in the body. Over time, the term expanded to include geological and decorative meanings, reflecting the diverse contexts in which the concept of a 'vein' is relevant.

See also: veined, veining, veinous, veins, veiny, venose.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,189, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.