taen

/teɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘tean’, to be swollen or distended

“The swollen veins on her skin were a taen of her recent surgery.”

2. noun

a swelling or distension, especially of a vein

“The doctor checked for taens on her patient’s body.”

3. noun

a vein or a vessel containing blood

“The taen swelled from the injury and caused concern.”

Synonyms

  • distension
  • swelling

Antonyms

  • deflation
  • shrinkage