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vein
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/fiˈlɐ̃w̃/fi·lão
Definitions
21
An elongated mineral deposit filling a crack or fault in the surrounding rock.
Usage examples
“The miners discovered a rich gold vein.”
“The excavation followed the quartz vein for several hundred meters.”
Common combinations
mineral veingold veinto work a vein
Idiomatic expressions
- to strike a rich vein
2
Figuratively, an abundant source of something valuable or useful.
Usage examples
“That topic is an inexhaustible vein for comedians.”
“The writer explored a new thematic vein in his latest work.”
Common combinations
thematic veinvein of inspiration