vein

US /ven/

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UK /veɪn/

Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.
Tube that returns blood from the body to the heart
A particular style or manner.
Mood or particular turn of mind
Thin line of something that has a different color
A streak of a different color or texture in a material.

Examples

The team have hit a rich vein of form recently.

The veins stood out on her throat and temples.