Definitions

1. noun

A blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries back to the heart.

“The doctor inserted a needle into the vein to take a blood sample.”

2. noun

A layer or seam of ore or minerals in the earth.

“The geologists discovered a rich vein of gold in the abandoned mine.”

3. noun

A strip of fabric or a seam in a garment.

“The seamstress carefully sewed the vein in the pants to make it invisible.”

4. verb

To pass through or be surrounded by veins, especially in a plant.

“The ivy vein through the trellis to reach the sunlight.”

5. verb

To have a particular characteristic or quality, especially one that is associated with a particular social class.

“She veined a bit of sophistication in her speech to impress the audience.”

6. verb

To cut or divide something, especially a vein of ore or a seam of fabric.

“The miners decided to vein the ore to extract the valuable minerals.”