vent


Definition: Meaning of, vent in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / vɛnt /

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vent vents
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  1. a hole or pipe through which gases, liquid etc can enter or escape from an enclosed space or container
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  2. give vent to something formal to do something violent or harmful to express feelings of anger, hatred etc
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  3. a thin straight opening at the bottom of the back or side of a jacket or coat
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  4. technical the small hole through which small animals, birds, fish, etc pass waste matter out of their bodies
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
vent vented vented
Present Participle Third Person Singular
venting vents
[transitive]
  1. to express feelings of anger, hatred etc, especially by doing something violent or harmful
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vent used in phrases

  • give vent (verb)
    1. give expression or utterance to
  • vol-au-vent (noun)
    1. a small round piece of PASTRY that is filled with chicken, vegetables etc and eaten at parties
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