vein
noun (LAYER) /veɪn/Definition
› [C] a narrow layer of a substance that forms in or fills a crack in rock: A rich vein of iron ore was found in the hillside.Mining and quarryingCoverings and layers › [S] a particular quality or characteristic: A vein of satirical anger runs through all his work. In its bid to be elected, the party is attempting to tap (= use) an underlying vein of nationalism in the country.Conditions and characteristics
(Definition of vein noun (LAYER) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -ability suffix
- -age suffix (STATE)
- -ance suffix
- -ancy suffix
- -ity suffix
- -ive suffix
- ambience noun
- character noun (QUALITY)
- complexion noun (CHARACTER)
- condition noun (STATE)
- feature noun (QUALITY)
- hallmark noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- in the shape of sth idiom
- local colour noun
- mien noun
- nature noun (TYPE)
- respect noun (FEATURE)
- strain noun (TYPE)
- streak noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- tenor noun (CHARACTER)
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