n. A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air
n. A respirator
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A contrivance for effecting ventilation; especially, a contrivance or machine for drawing off or expelling foul or stagnant air from any place or apartment, or for introducing that which is fresh and pure.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who or that which ventilates
n. One who or that which brings some matter to public notice, as a speaker or a newspaper.
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n. a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
n. a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
Word Usage
"And I agree that starving or dehydrating or just stopping a ventilator is cruel."