Veins Meaning in English
word · lemma: vein
/ˈveɪnz/
vaynz
/vˈeɪnz/
vaynz
Definition
Tubes in the body that carry blood back to the heart. 'Veins' can also refer to lines or streaks in marble, leaves, or minerals.
Usage & Nuances
'Veins' is a plural noun, mainly refers to blood vessels. In chemistry, geology, or art, 'veins' describes visible lines or streaks. Not to be confused with 'arteries' (which carry blood away from the heart). Common phrase: 'in the same vein' (meaning in a similar style/way).
Spanish: venasPortuguese (BR): veiasPortuguese (PT): veiasChinese (Simplified): 静脉Chinese (Traditional): 靜脈Hindi: शिराएँArabic: أوردةBengali: শিরাRussian: веныJapanese: 静脈 - （葉・石などの）葉脈・筋Vietnamese: tĩnh mạch - vân (đá, lá, khoáng vật)Korean: 정맥 - 결(무늬)Turkish: damar - damar (taş, yaprak, maden) - çizgi (benekli damar)Urdu: رگیںIndonesian: pembuluh darah - urat (batu, daun, mineral)
Example Sentences
The doctor can see your veins on your arm.
basic
Blood flows through the veins back to the heart.
basic
Leaves have small veins you can see.
basic
Marble often has colorful veins running through it.
natural
He's so nervous you can see the veins popping out on his hands.
natural
All the veins in the rock made it look unique.
natural