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Synonyms for vent
an open space allowing passage
to discharge material, as vapor or fumes, usually suddenly and violently
Synonyms for vent
a hole for the escape of gas or air
external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
a slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket)
activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
give expression or utterance to
expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen