vent (Meaning)
vent (n)
a hole for the escape of gas or air
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
a slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket)
activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
vent (v)
give expression or utterance to
expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
vent (n.)
Sale; opportunity to sell; market.
A baiting place; an inn.
A small aperture; a hole or passage for air or any fluid to escape; as, the vent of a cask; the vent of a mold; a volcanic vent.
The anal opening of certain invertebrates and fishes; also, the external cloacal opening of reptiles, birds, amphibians, and many fishes.
The opening at the breech of a firearm, through which fire is communicated to the powder of the charge; touchhole.
Sectional area of the passage for gases divided by the length of the same passage in feet.
Fig.: Opportunity of escape or passage from confinement or privacy; outlet.
Emission; escape; passage to notice or expression; publication; utterance.
vent (v. t.)
To sell; to vend.
To let out at a vent, or small aperture; to give passage or outlet to.
To suffer to escape from confinement; to let out; to utter; to pour forth; as, to vent passion or complaint.
To utter; to report; to publish.
To scent, as a hound.
To furnish with a vent; to make a vent in; as, to vent. a mold.
vent (v. i.)
To snuff; to breathe or puff out; to snort.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vent
vent Sentence Examples
- The volcano's vent spewed forth molten rock, creating a dramatic eruption.
- The steam escaped through a small vent in the pressure cooker, preventing an explosion.
- The basement had a musty odor due to a blocked vent that allowed moisture to accumulate.
- The angry teenager vented their frustrations by screaming into a pillow.
- The therapist provided a safe space for the client to vent their emotions.
- The kitchen fan had an adjustable vent to control the airflow.
- The air conditioning unit malfunctioned, causing warm air to vent into the room.
- The surgeon made a small vent in the patient's chest to drain fluid from the lungs.
- The bathtub had an overflow vent to prevent water from spilling onto the floor.
- The smoker used a vent in the car window to dissipate cigarette smoke.
FAQs About the word vent
a hole for the escape of gas or air, external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate, a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of s
give way (to),unleash, release,express, loose, take out, air, voice,act out, ventilate
manage, govern, restrain, suppress, check, govern, contain, control, repress, handle
The volcano's vent spewed forth molten rock, creating a dramatic eruption.
The steam escaped through a small vent in the pressure cooker, preventing an explosion.
The basement had a musty odor due to a blocked vent that allowed moisture to accumulate.
The angry teenager vented their frustrations by screaming into a pillow.
