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Meaning Of Vein
n.
One of the vessels which carry blood, either venous or
arterial, to the heart. See Artery, 2.
n.
One of the similar branches of the framework of a leaf.
n.
One of the ribs or nervures of the wings of insects. See
Venation.
n.
A narrow mass of rock intersecting other rocks, and filling
inclined or vertical fissures not corresponding with the
stratification; a lode; a dike; -- often limited, in the language of
miners, to a mineral vein or lode, that is, to a vein which contains
useful minerals or ores.
n.
A fissure, cleft, or cavity, as in the earth or other
substance.
n.
A streak or wave of different color, appearing in wood, and
in marble and other stones; variegation.
n.
A train of association, thoughts, emotions, or the like; a
current; a course.
n.
Peculiar temper or temperament; tendency or turn of mind; a
particular disposition or cast of genius; humor; strain; quality; also,
manner of speech or action; as, a rich vein of humor; a satirical vein.
v. t.
To form or mark with veins; to fill or cover with veins.