veined

Example Sentences

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In the 1970s, geologists confirmed what a local bush pilot long suspected: The red-stained creeks that veined the tundra hinted at a massive mineral deposit.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023

A swath of bright-green, veined leaves, kidney-shaped around a central stem, with rounded, saw-toothed edges.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2022

Inspiration was often derived from nature and the designs frequently featured a central circle and recurring themes like veined leaves or hearts.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2022

Crocodile — a variety whose ivy-shaped green and red leaves are so distinctly veined they look scaled — is one of his favorites.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2021

He has arms like tree trunks, corded and veined and straining against his own skin.

From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard