v. t. [ L. e out + venter the belly: cf. F. éventer. ] To rip open; to disembowel. [ Obs. ] Sir. T. Brown. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who invents. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
Preventer bolts,
Preventer plates
Preventer stay. (Naut.)
n. One who vents; one who utters, reports, or publishes. [ R. ] Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L. ]