1 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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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.
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