
vent
n 1: a hole for the escape of gas or air [syn: {venthole}, {vent-hole},
{blowhole}]
2: external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower
vertebrate
3: a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some
other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
[syn: {volcano}]
4: a slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket)
5: activity that releases or expresses creative energy or
emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he
gave vent to his anger" [syn: {release}, {outlet}]
v 1: give expression or utterance to; "She vented her anger";
"The graduates gave vent to cheers" [syn: {ventilate}, {give
vent}]
2: expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; "air
the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms"
[syn: {ventilate}, {air out}, {air}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0