Reference meaning
ventilator
Last updated
a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
Other meanings
2. noun
a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
Source and scope
This definition is reproduced from Princeton WordNet 3.0, sense 04526964-n, under the WordNet 3.0 License. It has not yet received VocabularyBase editorial review. Read the source and license details.