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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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