Veining: meaning, definitions and examples

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veining

 

[ ˈveɪnɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in woodworking

The process or result of marking or decorating (wood or other material) with fine lines or streaks resembling the veins in marble.

Synonyms

decorating, marking, streaking

Examples of usage

  • The veining on the table adds a touch of elegance to the furniture.
  • She used a special tool to create intricate veining on the wooden frame.
Context #2 | Noun

in anatomy

The arrangement or formation of veins in an organism, particularly visible in leaves, marble, or the human body.

Synonyms

vascular pattern, vein arrangement

Examples of usage

  • The veining on the marble statue was remarkably detailed.
  • The doctor studied the veining in the patient's arm to locate the best vein for the injection.
Context #3 | Verb

in cooking

To add streaks or lines of one ingredient to another, typically for decorative purposes.

Synonyms

decorate, streak, stripe

Examples of usage

  • She veined the cheesecake with raspberry sauce for a pop of color.
  • The chef veined the icing on the cake with chocolate for a beautiful finish.

Translations

Translations of the word "veining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 veiação

🇮🇳 शिराबंधन

🇩🇪 Aderung

🇮🇩 vena

🇺🇦 жилкування

🇵🇱 żyłkowanie

🇯🇵 葉脈

🇫🇷 veinage

🇪🇸 venación

🇹🇷 damarlanma

🇰🇷 맥상

🇸🇦 التعريق

🇨🇿 žilkování

🇸🇰 žilkovanie

🇨🇳 叶脉

🇸🇮 žiljenje

🇮🇸 æðamyndun

🇰🇿 тамырлану

🇬🇪 ვენის წარმოქმნა

🇦🇿 damarlanma

🇲🇽 venación

Etymology

The word 'veining' originates from the verb 'vein,' which has roots in Middle English and Old French, ultimately derived from the Latin word 'vena.' The concept of veining has been prevalent throughout history in various fields such as woodworking, anatomy, and culinary arts, where it is used to describe the intricate patterns resembling veins. This decorative technique has evolved over time to add aesthetic value to different materials and objects.

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