"Vertical vents" refers to openings or passages that are situated in a straight, upright or perpendicular direction, allowing air, gases, or substances to flow vertically in buildings, machinery, or other systems. Full definition
The hood has two sharp crease lines merging into the radiator grille's vertical bars, with sleek vertical vents on their outer ends. (indianautosblog.com)
A couple of vertical vents in the front fenders topped by Jaguar badges break up the car's lines and serve to inform passersby that this is not an Aston Martin. (cnet.com)
Dominating the cabin space in the Elantra GT is a tall center stack that stretches into the dash via two parallel silver risers, topped by vertical vents. (topspeed.com)