American English pronunciation
How to pronounce veins
IPA transcription: ['veɪnz]
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Noun
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a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
“all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood”
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a distinctive style or manner
“he continued in this vein for several minutes”
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any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
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a layer of ore between layers of rock
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one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
Verb
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make a veinlike pattern
Usage examples
- It was such a thrill, her veins were pumped full of adrenaline.
- It was like electricity through her veins.
- It was such a thrill, her veins were pumped full of adrenaline.
- The veins stand out very clearly, light in color.
- It was like electricity through her veins.
- It was such a thrill, her veins were pumped full of adrenaline.
- It just curdled the blood in my veins.
- It was such a thrill, her veins were pumped full of adrenaline.
- It was such a thrill, her veins were pumped full of adrenaline.
- It was such a thrill, her veins were pumped full of adrenaline.