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vent
1[vent]
noun
an opening, as in a wall, serving as an outlet for air, smoke, fumes, or the like.
an opening at the earth's surface from which volcanic material, as lava, steam, or gas, is emitted.
Zoology.the anal or excretory opening of animals, especially of those below mammals, as birds and reptiles.
the small opening at the breech of a gun by which fire is communicated to the charge.
a means of exit or escape; an outlet, as from confinement.
expression; utterance; release.
to give vent to one's emotions.
Obsolete.the act or fact of venting; emission or discharge.
verb (used with object)
to give free play or expression to (an emotion, passion, etc.).
to vent rage.
to give public utterance to.
to vent one's opinions.
to relieve by giving expression to something.
He vented his disappointment by criticizing his successor.
to release or discharge (liquid, smoke, etc.).
to furnish or provide with a vent or vents.
verb (used without object)
to be relieved of pressure or discharged by means of a vent.
(of an otter or other animal) to rise to the surface of the water to breathe.
vent
2[vent]
noun
a slit in the back or side of a coat, jacket, or other garment, at the bottom part of a seam.
vent
1/ ɛԳ /
noun
a small opening for the passage or escape of fumes, liquids, etc
the shaft of a volcano or an aperture in the earth's crust through which lava and gases erupt
the external opening of the urinary or genital systems of lower vertebrates
a small aperture at the breech of old guns through which the charge was ignited
an exit, escape, or passage
to release (an emotion, passion, idea, etc) in an utterance or outburst
verb
to release or give expression or utterance to (an emotion, idea, etc)
he vents his anger on his wife
to provide a vent for or make vents in
to let out (steam, liquid, etc) through a vent
vent
2/ ɛԳ /
noun
a vertical slit at the back or both sides of a jacket
verb
(tr) to make a vent or vents in (a jacket)
Other 51Թ Forms
- ventless adjective
- unvented adjective
- ˈԳٱ noun
- ˈԳٱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of vent1
Origin of vent2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of vent1
Origin of vent2
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
When broaching a tough topic, older kids should be given “space to vent,” Aguirre said, and parents should resist the urge to immediately tell their children not to be scared or worry.
It seems those involved had been waiting for an opportunity to vent their hatred.
But if a house was built with fire-prevention in mind, with defensible space, fire-resistant materials, enclosed eaves and mesh coverings over vents, in some cases, it served as a shield for the houses downwind.
Moran said that Trump has a greater goal in mind when he vents his spleen, but Miller is simply driven by hate.
It was the second consecutive home game Scotland have lost and conceded three goals, and fans vented their frustration at full-time.
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