Abat-Vent

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈæbətˌvɛnt/

Definitions of abat-vent

noun a device used to deflect wind or rain, such as a windbreak or a canopy

Example Sentences

A1 I opened the abat-vent in the car to let some fresh air in.

A2 The abat-vent on the window helped to reduce the noise from outside.

B1 She adjusted the abat-vent to control the airflow in the room.

B2 The abat-vent on the roof of the building provided ventilation for the entire floor.

C1 The designer incorporated abat-vents into the building's facade for both aesthetic and functional purposes.

C2 The abat-vent system in the greenhouse was designed to regulate temperature and humidity levels effectively.

Examples of abat-vent in a Sentence

formal The abat-vent on the roof of the building helps to regulate air flow.

informal I always keep the abat-vent open in my car to let in fresh air.

slang Make sure to crack the abat-vent when it gets stuffy in here.

figurative Her laughter was like an abat-vent, filling the room with joy and lightening the mood.

Grammatical Forms of abat-vent

plural

abats-vents

comparative

more abat-vent

superlative

most abat-vent

present tense

abat-vent

future tense

will abat-vent

perfect tense

have abat-vented

continuous tense

is abat-venting

singular

abat-vent

positive degree

abat-vent

infinitive

to abat-vent

gerund

abat-venting

participle

abat-vented

Origin and Evolution of abat-vent

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'abat-vent' originated in French.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a device that deflects wind or rain, the term 'abat-vent' has evolved to also mean a structure or object that provides shade or protection from the elements.