OUTLET

release, outlet, vent

(noun) activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion; “she had no other outlet for her feelings”; “he gave vent to his anger”

exit, issue, outlet, way out

(noun) an opening that permits escape or release; “he blocked the way out”; “the canyon had only one issue”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

outlet (plural outlets)

A vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.

Something which allows for the release of one's desires.

A river that runs out of a lake.

A shop that sells the products of a particular manufacturer or supplier.

A wall-mounted device such as a socket or receptacle connected to an electrical system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment or appliances.

Anagrams

• let out

Source: Wiktionary


Out"let`, n.

Definition: The place or opening by which anything is let out; a passage out; an exit; a vent. Receiving all, and having no outlet. Fuller.

Out*let", v. t.

Definition: To let out; to emit. [R.] Daniel.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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