Vent, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Vented; p. pr. & vb. n.Venting.] 1. To let out at a vent, or small aperture; to give passage or outlet to.
2. To suffer to escape from confinement; to let out; to utter; to pour forth; as, to vent passion or complaint.
The queen of heaven did thus her fury vent. Dryden.
3. To utter; to report; to publish.
By mixing somewhat true to vent more lies. Milton.
Thou hast framed and vented very curious orations. Barrow.
4. To scent, as a hound. Turbervile.
5. To furnish with a vent; to make a vent in; as, to vent. a mold.