IELTS Anvil

vent

CEFR: C1
An opening, shaft, or mechanical louvre designed to allow air, smoke, or exhaust fumes to escape from a tunnel; or to express anger.

Synonyms

  • aperture
  • duct
  • outlet

Common Collocations

  • vent frustration
  • ventilation shaft
  • air vent

Example Sentence

Subway ventilation shafts vent accumulated heat and piston-effect air displacement onto street level grates.

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