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chimney

/tʃɪmni/

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noun

A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon or hydrocarbon based fuels); a flue.

Examples :

"The chimney of the old factory belched out thick, black smoke. "

architecture environment utility building structure

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noun

The glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp.

Examples :

"The oil lamp's chimney protected the flame from drafts. "

architecture utility device item

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noun

The smokestack of a steam locomotive.

Examples :

"The little boy pointed at the steam train, fascinated by the thick black smoke billowing from its chimney. "

vehicle machine part

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noun

A narrow cleft in a rock face; a narrow vertical cave passage.

Examples :

"The hikers found a small chimney in the cliff face, providing a narrow passage to explore. "

geology geography nature

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verb

To negotiate a chimney (narrow vertical cave passage) by pushing against the sides with back, feet, hands, etc.

Examples :

"The hiker had to chimney the narrow passage to reach the hidden cave entrance. "

geology sport action