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deveining

/dɪˈvaɪnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does deveining mean?

verb

The process of removing the dark vein that runs along the back of a shrimp, or the removal of a vein from a leafy vegetable such as kale or spinach.

Example

"To devein a shrimp, hold it under cold running water and gently pull out the dark vein that runs along its back."

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