Vein Definition

vein
noun
  1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; "all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood"
  2. a distinctive style or manner; "he continued in this vein for several minutes"
  3. any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
  4. a layer of ore between layers of rock
  5. one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
verb
  1. make a veinlike pattern

"Vein" in song lyrics

See how vein is used in real songs:

  • "Slide a weak side, into vein"
    3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole
  • "Poppin' our vein"
    57th Street Rogue Dog Villians f/ Tech N9ne — Millenium Mitch
  • "Blocking octane and you'll die in vein"
    Abstract Rude, Prevail, Moka Only — Jam Packed

Usage tips for "vein"

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