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vent
noun
verb
A hole for the escape of gas or air
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noun
A hole for the escape of gas or air
noun
External opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate
noun
A fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
noun
A slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket)
noun
Activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
“She had no other outlet for her feelings”
verb
Give expression or utterance to
“She vented her anger”
verb
Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
“Air the old winter clothes”
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She had no other outlet for her feelings
He gave vent to his anger
She vented her anger
The graduates gave vent to cheers
Air the old winter clothes
Air out the smoke-filled rooms
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