vein
7 points
English
4 letters
Common
Commonness #10,039
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
verb
make a veinlike pattern
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/vˈeɪn/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural veins
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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