vein

1. n. One of the vessels which carry blood, either venous or arterial, to the heart. See Artery, 2. Source: opted

2. n. One of the similar branches of the framework of a leaf. Source: opted

3. n. One of the ribs or nervures of the wings of insects. See Venation. Source: opted

4. n. A narrow mass of rock intersecting other rocks, and filling inclined or vertical fissures not corresponding with the stratification; a lode; a dike; -- often limited, in the language of miners, to a mineral vein or lode, that is, to a vein which contains useful minerals or ores. Source: opted

5. n. A fissure, cleft, or cavity, as in the earth or other substance. Source: opted

6. n. A streak or wave of different color, appearing in wood, and in marble and other stones; variegation. Source: opted

7. n. A train of association, thoughts, emotions, or the like; a current; a course. Source: opted

8. n. Peculiar temper or temperament; tendency or turn of mind; a particular disposition or cast of genius; humor; strain; quality; also, manner of speech or action; as, a rich vein of humor; a satirical vein. Source: opted

9. v. t. To form or mark with veins; to fill or cover with veins. Source: opted

10. n. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart Source: wordnet

11. n. a distinctive style or manner Source: wordnet

12. n. any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ Source: wordnet

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