Veining
noun
The presence and pattern of veins, especially in a leaf, stone or in the body.
The green veining on the marble gives it a beautiful and unique appearance.

Often appears as...
- marble veining
- leaf veining
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Technical
noun
The process of adding a vein-like pattern to an object or material for decoration.
The baker used different colored icings for veining the butterfly wings on the cake.

Often appears as...
- decorative veining
- faux veining
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Technical
noun
The presence and pattern of veins, especially in a leaf, stone or in the body.
The green veining on the marble gives it a beautiful and unique appearance.

Often appears as...
- marble veining
- leaf veining
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The process of adding a vein-like pattern to an object or material for decoration.
The baker used different colored icings for veining the butterfly wings on the cake.

Often appears as...
- decorative veining
- faux veining
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2

Nature and Art
The term 'veining' can refer to natural patterns in leaves or stones as well as artificially created designs.

The artist captured the veining of the leaves in her watercolor painting.
Distinctive Patterns
'Veining' indicates unique patterns that can help differentiate and identify types of materials.

The geologist discussed the veining of the rock samples.
Observation Skill
To use 'veining' correctly, observe the lines or patterns that resemble veins; perfect for physical descriptions.

As a botanist, she regularly examined the veining of different leaf species.
Nature and Art
The term 'veining' can refer to natural patterns in leaves or stones as well as artificially created designs.

The artist captured the veining of the leaves in her watercolor painting.
Distinctive Patterns
'Veining' indicates unique patterns that can help differentiate and identify types of materials.

The geologist discussed the veining of the rock samples.
Observation Skill
To use 'veining' correctly, observe the lines or patterns that resemble veins; perfect for physical descriptions.

As a botanist, she regularly examined the veining of different leaf species.
Nature and Art
The term 'veining' can refer to natural patterns in leaves or stones as well as artificially created designs.

The artist captured the veining of the leaves in her watercolor painting.
Distinctive Patterns
'Veining' indicates unique patterns that can help differentiate and identify types of materials.

The geologist discussed the veining of the rock samples.
Observation Skill
To use 'veining' correctly, observe the lines or patterns that resemble veins; perfect for physical descriptions.

As a botanist, she regularly examined the veining of different leaf species.
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