Hazard; risk; chance; that of which one has no direction; as, at all adventures, that is, at all hazards.

An enterprize of hazard; a bold undertaking, in which hazards are to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events.

That which is put to hazard; a sense in popular use with seamen, and usually pronounced venture. Something which a seaman is permitted to carry abroad, with a view to sell for profit. A bill of adventure, is a writing signed by a person, who takes goods on board of his ship, wholly at the risk of the owner. \ .

To risk, or hazard; to put in the power of unforeseen events; as, to adventure one’s life.

To dare; to try the chance; as, to adventure on “the tempestuous sea of liberty.”