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vein

/veɪn/

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noun

Vene

A blood vessel that transports blood from the capillaries back to the heart.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's arm, looking closely at the visible veins. "

Der Arzt untersuchte den Arm des Patienten und betrachtete dabei die sichtbaren Venen genau.

anatomy organ medicine physiology body part biology toefl

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noun

Därme

(in plural) The entrails of a shrimp.

Examples :

"The chef carefully removed the shrimp's veins before cooking them. "

Der Koch entfernte sorgfältig die Därme der Garnelen, bevor er sie kochte.

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noun

Ader

In leaves, a thickened portion of the leaf containing the vascular bundle.

Examples :

"You can see the vein running down the middle of the maple leaf. "

Man kann die Ader sehen, die in der Mitte des Ahornblattes verläuft.

plant biology part toefl

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noun

Ader

The nervure of an insect’s wing.

Examples :

"I carefully examined the dragonfly's wing and could see the delicate network of veins running across its surface. "

Ich untersuchte sorgfältig den Flügel der Libelle und konnte das filigrane Netzwerk der Adern sehen, das über seine Oberfläche verlief.

insect part animal toefl

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noun

Ader, Maserung

A stripe or streak of a different colour or composition in materials such as wood, cheese, marble or other rocks.

Examples :

"The blue cheese had a strong smell and distinct veins of mold running through it. "

Der Blauschimmelkäse hatte einen starken Geruch und deutliche Maserungen von Schimmel, die sich hindurchzogen.

material geology appearance toefl

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noun

Thema, Richtung, Art

A topic of discussion; a train of association, thoughts, emotions, etc.

Examples :

"in the same vein"

in der gleichen Richtung

mind philosophy toefl

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noun

Art, Richtung, Neigung

A style, tendency, or quality.

Examples :

"The play is in a satirical vein."

Das Stück ist in einem satirischen Stil gehalten.

style tendency quality toefl

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noun

Ader, Kluft

A fissure, cleft or cavity, as in the earth or other substance.

Examples :

"The miners discovered a rich vein of gold deep within the mountain. "

Die Bergleute entdeckten eine reiche Goldader tief im Berg.

geology substance toefl

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verb

Adern, mit Adern versehen

To mark with veins or a vein-like pattern.

Examples :

"The artist used a fine brush to vein the painted leaf with delicate green lines. "

Der Künstler benutzte einen feinen Pinsel, um das gemalte Blatt mit zarten grünen Linien zu adern.

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