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Meaning of vent

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vent

Pronunciation:/vɛnt/

noun

Definitions

  1. An opening through which gases, especially air, can pass.

    Example: the vent of a cask; the vent of a mould

  2. A small aperture.

  3. The opening of a volcano from which lava flows.

  4. A verbalized frustration.

verb

Definitions

  1. To allow gases to escape.

    Example: The stove vents to the outside.

  2. To allow to escape through a vent.

    Example: Exhaust is vented to the outside.

  3. To express a strong emotion.

    Example: Can we talk? I need to vent.

  4. To snuff; to breathe or puff out; to snort.

vent

noun

Definitions

  1. Ventilation or ventilator.

    Example: I have adjusted the vent settings.

verb

Definitions

  1. To ventilate; to use a ventilator; to use ventilation.