Definition of 'vent'
Noun
- a hole for the escape of gas or air
Synonyms: venthole vent-hole blowhole - external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate
- a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
Synonyms: volcano - a slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket)
- activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to his anger"
Synonyms: release outlet
Verb
- give expression or utterance to; "She vented her anger"; "The graduates gave vent to cheers"
Synonyms: ventilate give vent - expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms"
Synonyms: ventilate air out air
