VENT (6)

Vent, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Vented; p. pr. & vb. n. Venting.] 1. 1. To let out at a vent, or small aperture; to give passage or outlet to.
2. 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. 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. 4. To scent, as a hound. Turbervile.
5. 5. To furnish with a vent; to make a vent in; as, to vent. a mold.