noun
a hole for the escape of gas or air
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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
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noun
a slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket)
noun
activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
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- she had no other outlet for her feelings
- he gave vent to his anger
verb
give expression or utterance to
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- She vented her anger
- The graduates gave vent to cheers
verb
expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
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- air the old winter clothes
- air out the smoke-filled rooms