ådra — meaning in English

English meaning

• nerve noun A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
• vein noun A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back toward the heart.

Senses

ådra is used for these senses in English:

• blood vessel (anatomy) A component of the circulatory system, such as an artery, capillary, or vein, that carries blood.
• nerve (botany) A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.
• vein A stripe or streak of a different colour or composition in materials such as wood, cheese, marble or other rocks.

nerve — full definition

1. noun A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
2. noun Courage or boldness, especially in a difficult or risky situation.
3. noun Nervousness or anxious tension, especially before something stressful (often plural: "nerves").
4. verb To give someone courage or strength to face something difficult.

vein — full definition

1. noun A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back toward the heart.
2. noun A thin streak of a different colour or texture running through a material, such as marble, wood, or cheese.
3. noun A particular style, mood, or way of thinking that runs through something.

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