veins

1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heartExamples: "all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood"Synonyms: vein, vena, venous blood vessel

2. a distinctive style or mannerExamples: "he continued in this vein for several minutes"Synonyms: vein

3. any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organSynonyms: nervure, vein

4. a layer of ore between layers of rockSynonyms: mineral vein, vein

5. one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insectSynonyms: nervure, vein