noun
a French term referring to a type of adjustable louvered vent used for ventilation or air circulation in buildings
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The architect designed the building with abat-vents to allow for proper ventilation.
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I love how the abat-vents in this house keep it cool during the summer.
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Those abat-vents are a lifesaver when it gets hot outside.
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The abat-vents of society help to release built-up tension and stress.