What does vein mean?
A blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries back to the heart. To extract or separate something, especially by a process of winnowing or sifting.
Example
"The miner panned for gold in the stream, extracting the precious metal from the gravel and sand, a process that required great skill and patience, and was often a matter of vein and fortune."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.