vein

• Nom désignant un vaisseau sanguin qui ramène le sang vers le cœur, ou un filon, une veine ou un canal naturel dans la roche ou un gisement minéral.

A noun referring to a blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart, or a natural channel or seam in rock or mineral deposits.

1. B1formalmedical

   A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.

   veine

   • The nurse inserted the needle into a vein in his arm.
   • Varicose veins can cause discomfort in the legs.
   • Blood is drawn from a vein for laboratory tests.

   Synonymesvena

   Antonymesartery

2. Mining or geologyB2formal

   A layer or deposit of a mineral, metal, or ore within rock.

   veine (minière)

   • The miners discovered a rich vein of gold.
   • This area contains a vein of high-quality coal.
   • The geologist studied the quartz vein in the mountain.

   Synonymesbeddepositledgelodereefseam

3. Mood or styleB2formal

   A particular style, mood, or quality in speech, writing, or art.

   veine (sens figuré)

   • He continued in a humorous vein throughout his speech.
   • The novel is written in a dark and mysterious vein.
   • Her comments struck a similar vein to the previous speaker.

   Synonymesmannermodemoodspiritstrainstyletenortone

• Nom désignant un vaisseau sanguin qui ramène le sang vers le cœur, ou une veine minérale, une nervure, un style ou une humeur distinctifs dans quelque chose.

A noun referring to a blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart, or a distinctive style, streak, or quality in something.

1. To mark with veinsC2formal

   To cover or streak something with lines resembling veins.

   marquer de veines

   • The marble was beautifully veined with gold.
   • Age had veined her hands with blue lines.
   • The artist veined the sculpture with delicate cracks.

   Synonymesflecklinemarblemottlestreakstriatestripethreadvariegate