vein

• Substantivo que designa um vaso sanguíneo que conduz o sangue de volta ao coração, ou uma camada ou faixa natural de mineral dentro de uma rocha ou depósito.

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.

   Veia

   • 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.

   Sinônimosvena

   Antônimosartery

2. Mining or geologyB2formal

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

   Veio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbeddepositledgelodereefseam

3. Mood or styleB2formal

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

   Estilo ou tom

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmannermodemoodspiritstrainstyletenortone

• Substantivo que designa um vaso sanguíneo que conduz o sangue ao coração, ou um traço distintivo de estilo, caráter ou padrão (como em madeira, mármore ou folhas). Como verbo, significa formar veias ou padrões semelhantes a veias.

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.

   Marcar com veias

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

   Sinônimosflecklinemarblemottlestreakstriatestripethreadvariegate