Associations to the word «Ventilator»

Pictures for the word «Ventilator»

Wiktionary

VENTILATOR, noun. A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air.
VENTILATOR, noun. (medicine) A respirator.

Dictionary definition

VENTILATOR, noun. A device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air.
VENTILATOR, noun. A device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats