chimney


Definition: Meaning of, chimney in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtʃɪmni /

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chimney chimneys
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  1. a vertical pipe that allows smoke from a fire to pass out of a building up into the air, or the part of this pipe that is above the roof
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  2. a tall vertical structure containing a chimney [↪  smokestack]
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  3. technical a narrow opening in tall rocks or cliffs that you can climb up
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  4. smoke like a chimney if someone smokes like a chimney, they smoke a lot of cigarettes or tobacco - used humorously
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chimney used in phrases

  • chimney bellflower (noun)
    1. bellflower of southeastern Europe
  • chimney breast (noun)
    1. the part of a wall in a room that encloses a chimney
  • chimney corner (noun)
    1. a corner by a fireplace
  • chimney plant (noun)
    1. bellflower of southeastern Europe
  • chimney pot (noun)
    1. a short wide pipe made of baked clay or metal, that is attached to the top of a chimney
  • chimney stack (noun)
    1. the tall chimney of a building such as a factory [=  smokestack American English]
    2. a group of small chimneys on a roof
  • chimney swallow (noun)
    1. american swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys
    2. common swallow of North America and Europe that nests in barns etc.
  • chimney sweep (noun)
    1. someone whose job is to clean chimneys using special long brushes
  • chimney swift (noun)
    1. american swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys
  • chimney-piece (noun)
    1. a decoration, usually made of brick or stone, built above a FIREPLACE
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