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Veinlike
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Veinlike
see synonyms of veinlikenoun
1.
any of the tubular vessels that convey oxygen-depleted blood to the heart
Compare pulmonary vein, artery ▶ Related adjective: venous2.
any of the hollow branching tubes that form the supporting framework of an insect's wing
3.
any of the vascular strands of a leaf
4.
a clearly defined mass of ore, mineral, etc, filling a fault or fracture, often with a tabular or sheetlike shape
5.
an irregular streak of colour or alien substance in marble, wood, or other material
6.
a natural underground watercourse
7.
a crack or fissure
8.
a distinctive trait or quality in speech, writing, character, etc; strain
a vein of humour
9.
a temporary disposition, attitude, or temper; mood
the debate entered a frivolous vein
10. Irish
a parting in hair
verb (transitive)
11.
to diffuse over or cause to diffuse over in streaked patterns
12.
to fill, furnish, or mark with or as if with veins
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Veinlike
see synonyms of veinlike noun
1.
a.
any blood vessel that carries blood from some part of the body back toward the heart
b. Loosely
any blood vessel
see also artery, capillary2.
any of the riblike supports strengthening the membranous wings of an insect
3.
any of the bundles of vascular tissue forming the framework of a leaf blade
4.
a more or less continuous body of minerals, igneous or sedimentary rock, etc., occupying a fissure or zone, differing in nature from the enclosing rock, and usually deposited from solution by circulating water
5.
lode (senses 1 & 2)
6.
a streak or marking of a color or substance different from the surrounding material, as in marble or wood
7.
a.
any distinctive quality or strain regarded as running through one's character, or a speech, writing, etc.
a vein of humor in the essay
b.
course or tenor of thought, feeling, action, etc.
8.
a temporary state of mind; mood
speaking in a serious vein
verb transitive
9.
to streak or mark with or as with veins
10.
to branch out through in the manner of veins
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