vent

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 an opening that allows air, gas or liquid to pass out of or into a room, building, container, etc: air / heating vents compareREGISTER 2 (technical) the opening in the body of a bird, fish, reptile or other small animal, though which waste matter is passed out 3 a long thin opening at the bottom of the back or side of a coat or jacket IDIOMS give (full) vent to sth (formal) to express a feeling, especially anger, strongly: Children give vent to their anger in various ways. * She gave full vent to her feelings in a violent outburst. verb [VN] ~ sth (on sb) (written) to express feelings, especially anger, strongly: He vented his anger on the referee.