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Vent

vɛnt

Vent definitions
noun
vent vents
  1. an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space

    "remove any debris blocking the vents"

    • the opening of a volcano, through which lava and other materials are emitted

      "pumice fragments pile up to form a conical heap round the vent"

    • a flue of a chimney
    • the touch hole of a gun
    • the anus, especially one in a lower animal such as a fish that serves for both excretion and reproduction
  2. the release or expression of a strong emotion, energy, etc.

    "children give vent to their anger in various ways"

verb
vent vented venting vents
  1. give free expression to (a strong emotion)

    "he's been venting his frustration on social media"

    let out give vent to give free rein to release pour out emit discharge
  2. provide with an outlet for air, gas, or liquid

    "tumble-dryers must be vented to the outside"

    • discharge or expel (air, gas, or liquid) through an outlet

      "the plant was isolated and the gas vented"

    • permit air to enter (a beer cask)

      "once the beer has been vented, the cask must be sold within three or four days"