Definitions

1. verb

to remove the intestinal vein or gizzard thread from a shrimp or other crustacean

“She deveined the shrimp before cooking it.”

2. verb

to remove the stringy or fibrous part from something, especially a vegetable

“The chef deveined the mushrooms for the salad.”

3. noun

the act of removing the intestinal vein or gizzard thread from a shrimp or other crustacean

“Deveining is a crucial step in preparing seafood dishes.”