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vein

vein /ˈveɪn/ noun
plural veins
vein
/ˈveɪn/
noun
plural veins
Britannica Dictionary definition of VEIN
[count] : any one of the tubes that carry blood from parts of the body back to the heart compare artery; see also varicose vein
[count] : any one of the thin lines that can be seen on the surface of a leaf or on the wing of an insect
[count] : a long, narrow opening in rock filled with gold, silver, etc.
[count] : a thin line or streak of material that has a different color or texture from the material that surrounds it
[singular] : a particular style, quality, etc.

ice water in your veins

see ice water