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vent¹ noun a slit in a garment, especially upwards from the hem at the back, for style or ease of movement.
ETYMOLOGY: 15c: from French fente slit.

vent² noun 1 an opening that allows air, gas or liquid into or out of a confined space. 2 the passage inside a volcano through which lava and gases escape. 3 biol the anus of a bird or other small animal. 4 a chimney flue. 5 the opening in a parachute canopy through which air escapes at a controlled rate. verb (vented, venting) 1 to make a vent in something. 2 to let something in or out through a vent. 3 to release and express (especially emotion) freely • vented his frustration shaking his fists. 4 intrans said of a beaver or otter: to take breath or rise for breath. give vent to something to express one's feelings or emotions openly.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from French éventer to expose to air.