ventage

[ ven-tij ]

noun

1. a small hole or vent, as one of the fingerholes of a flute.

ventage

/ ˈvɛntɪdʒ /

noun

1. a small opening; vent
2. a finger hole in a musical instrument such as a recorder

Word History and Origins

Origin of ventage¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; vent ¹ + -age

Example Sentences

The most modest emendation, perhaps, would be this—for Vintage read Ventage.

From Project Gutenberg

The stock has six or seven ventages on the upper side, and one back-ventage, like the common flute.

From Project Gutenberg