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    vent
    /vɛnt/

    noun

    • 1. an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space: "remove any debris blocking the vents"
    • 2. the release or expression of a strong emotion, energy, etc.: "children give vent to their anger in various ways"

    verb

    • 1. give free expression to (a strong emotion): "we vent our spleen on drug barons"
    • 2. provide with an outlet for air, gas, or liquid: "tumble-dryers must be vented to the outside"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of vent as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and related words. Find out how to express feelings, allow air to escape, or cut clothing with vent.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ventVent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word vent as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to vent your frustration, give vent to your feelings, or vent a hydrothermal vent.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › ventVENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A vent is a hole in something through which air can come in and smoke, gas, or smells can go out. A lot of steam escaped from the vent at the front of the machine. American English : vent / ˈvɛnt /

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ventVent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If you vent your feelings, you let out a strong and sometimes angry emotion and just say what you think. You might vent your rage when your brother once again gets out of doing his chores. You also might vent something to air it out.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of vent – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of vent as a noun and a verb, with translations in different languages. Find out how to use vent in sentences to express anger, frustration, or ventilation.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › ventVent - definition of vent by The Free Dictionary

    Define vent. vent synonyms, vent pronunciation, vent translation, English dictionary definition of vent. n. 1. Forceful expression or release of pent-up thoughts or feelings: give vent to one's anger. 2. An opening permitting the escape of fumes, a liquid, a...