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Definition vent in British English

vent noun

[countable] noun
/vent/
1

a hole or space that allows air, gas, or smoke to escape or fresh air to enter

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1.1

a hole in the Earth's surface through which lava or gas comes out

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2

a small hole in the body of a fish or bird through which waste or eggs come out

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3

a straight cut at the bottom of a jacket, dress etc that allows you to move more easily

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Definition vent in British English