Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Distribution or arrangement of veins or veinlike markings.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The formation or disposition of veins; venation; a venous network.
- noun Streaking.
- noun In weaving, a stripe in the cloth formed by a vacancy in the warp.
- noun A kind of needlework in which the veins of a piece of muslin are wrought to a pattern.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun An
arrangement ofveins or veinlikemarkings
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Examples
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"That kind of veining is called pinnate veining from a Latin word that means 'feather,'" explained Helen.
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Round arches are here and pointed; invented patterns and marble with symmetrical natural veining which is perhaps more beautiful.
A Wanderer in Venice Harry [Illustrator] Morley 1903
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I am also fond of L. sativus and L. sativus var. azureus more vivid blue, both have blue petals tinged with pink with white veining.
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* It has silver veining that sparkles in the shade, and I have several groupings around some of my hydrangeas.
A quick word about Brunnera: It rocks « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog 2009
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The only part of the recipe that was a pain in the neck was shelling and de-veining the shrimps.
Paella with Chorizo and Seafood : The Cooking Adventures of Chef Paz 2010
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Measuring only about 5 inches by 4 inches, with no points of reference, the photos don't just force you to squint but invite you to contemplate the smoky striations and intricate veining of the images.
Trained Toward the Heavens Arnie Cooper 2011
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The only part of the recipe that was a pain in the neck was shelling and de-veining the shrimps.
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When you're shopping for a granite countertop, remember that veining and pattern can vary enormously from slab to slab, so be sure to visit the store or stone yard to find a piece you love.
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It has a lovely, butter-colored paste with blue veining.
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In May, when Nan arrived, the plants looked superb, and the All Blue had lovely purple-blue veining to the leaves.
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