vent
vent Lexical Profile
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• noun
An opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space.
"The hot air from the clothes dryer is exhausted outside through a vent in the exterior wall."
The expression or release of a strong emotion, energy, or feeling.
"She finally gave vent to her frustration after dealing with the uncooperative software all morning."
An opening at the earth's surface from which volcanic material, such as lava, steam, or gases, is emitted.
"The deep-sea submersible discovered a hydrothermal vent teeming with unique marine organisms."
• verb
To express a strong emotion, especially anger or frustration, freely and forcefully.
"He called his best friend to vent about the ridiculous new administrative policies at work."
To provide with an opening for the escape of air, gas, or liquid, or to discharge a substance through an outlet.
"The engineers designed the pressure valve to safely vent excess steam if the system overheats."
• Rhymes for vent
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'vent', influenced by Old French 'fente' (a slit or cleft) and 'éventer' (to expose to air), ultimately connected to Latin 'ventus' (wind).
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