(Irregular preterit, past participle: bled).
1. To drain of water.
2. To draw blood; SYN. leech, phlebotomize.

ETYM Cf. French venter to blow, vent wind (see Ventilate); but prob influenced by Eng. vent an opening.
1. To expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; SYN. ventilate, air out, air.
2. To give expression or utterance to; SYN. ventilate, give vent.