veining

noun

vein·​ing ˈvā-niŋ How to pronounce veining (audio)
: a pattern of veins : venation

Examples of veining in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Patterns, all the while, emerge in the form of material texture: the scars of those columns, the graphic veining of stones, and the rough grain of the reclaimed white-pine planks that not only wrap the kitchen island but also reappear as shelving in the living area and rear hallway. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024 László doesn’t have an easy answer, but rather one that branches out like the veining in a fine slab of marble. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 Sep. 2024 Pair the dark cabinet color with white stone countertops with dramatic veining, contemporary matte black hardware, and leather counter stools. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024 Some species may have transparent wings with intricate veining. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for veining 

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Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of veining was in 1826

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“Veining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veining. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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veining

noun
vein·​ing ˈvā-niŋ How to pronounce veining (audio)
: a pattern of veins : venation
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