/vent/
vent
BrE /vent/
NAmE /vent/
an opening that allows air, gas or liquid to pass out of or into a room, building, container, etc.
air/heating vents
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(specialist)
the opening in the body of a bird, fish, reptile or other small animal, through which waste matter is passed out
a long thin opening at the bottom of the back or side of a coat or jacket
give (full) vent to sth
(formal)
to express a feeling, especially anger, strongly
She gave full vent to her feelings in a violent outburst.
vent
BrE /vent/
NAmE /vent/
~ sth (on sb)
(formal)
to express feelings, especially anger, strongly
He vented his anger on the referee.