vent

Meanings

• noun

  An opening or outlet for the escape of gas, vapor, or air.

  - "The exhaust vent on a car releases harmful gases."
  - "The chimney is the vent for a fireplace."

• verb transitive

  To release or let out.

  - "He vented his frustration by yelling."
  - "The valve vents excess gas."

• verb transitive

  To provide with a vent or opening for the escape of gases.

  - "The factory was vented to prevent toxic gas emissions."
  - "The diver's helmet was vented to equalize pressure."

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Pronunciation

1. /vɛnt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50014408"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vent
vented , whent , kent , lent

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Homophones

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1. Vent (Spanish) : Wind
   

2. Vent (English) : A container for storing liquids or gases under pressure
   

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Variants

List of all variants of vent that leads to same result
vent , vented , venting , vents , vent her spleen , vent his spleen , vent one's spleen , vent their spleen , hydrothermal vent , hydrothermal vents , vol-au-vent , vol-au-vents , give full vent to , give vent to , Iles sous le Vent , Leeward Islands , Iles du Vent , Windward Islands

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Forms

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vents, vented, venting, vented (past tense)

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Etymology

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Old French word 'venter' meaning 'to turn' or 'to wind', likely due to the association with wind and the release of gases.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'vent' comes from the Old French word 'venter', meaning 'to turn' or 'to wind'.

2. The largest volcanic vent on Earth is the Maarapi Crater in Indonesia, which measures 1.5 kilometers wide and 300 meters deep.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exhaust: An exhaust system is a set of pipes used to expel exhaust gases from a vehicle's engine.

2. Ventilation: Ventilation is the process of exchanging or replacing air in any space to maintain a comfortable environment and remove contaminants.

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Culture

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In literature, the 'vent' has been used as a metaphor for releasing emotions and frustrations. In art, it can symbolize the release of creativity or new ideas. In music, the word 'vent' is not commonly used, but it can refer to the opening in an instrument for sound to escape.

How to Memorize "vent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container or opening that allows gases or air to escape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vent' with the release of gases or the opening of an outlet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Venting Anger: Valve, Escape, Neutralize, Time' to help remember the definition and usage of the word.

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