noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading