what does vein mean?
VEIN as NOUN
- Meaning
- one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) vein is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
- all veins except the pulmonary carry unaerated blood
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) vein is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
- Meaning
- a distinctive style or manner
Usage Example(s)
- he continued in this vein for several minutes
Hypernyms(s) vein is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- a layer of ore between layers of rock
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) vein is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
- Meaning
- any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) vein is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
VEIN as VERB
- Meaning
Hypernyms(s) vein is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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