n. [ L. ventus wind + ductus a leading, conduit, fr. ducere, ductum, to lead. ] A passage for wind or air; a passage or pipe for ventilating apartments. Gwilt. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Macaulay took occasion to ventilate one of those startling, but not very profound, paradoxes. J. C. Shairp. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. ventilatio: cf. F. ventilation. ]
Insuring, for the laboring man, better ventilation. F. W. Robertson. [ 1913 Webster ]
The ventilation of these points diffused them to the knowledge of the world. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to ventilation; adapted to secure ventilation; ventilating;
n. [ Cf. F. ventilateur, L. ventilator a winnower. ] A contrivance for effecting ventilation; especially, a contrivance or machine for drawing off or expelling foul or stagnant air from any place or apartment, or for introducing that which is fresh and pure. [ 1913 Webster ]