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lum

/lʌm/

Meanings
noun
A chimney.

Examples :

"The smoke curled lazily from the lum on the roof, signaling a cozy fire inside. "
architecture building

Related Words

Illustration chimney

chimney noun

/tʃɪmni/

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.

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

Illustration ventilation

ventilation noun

/ˌventɪˈleɪʃən/ /ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən/

The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.

"The poor ventilation in the classroom made it difficult to concentrate. "

Illustration waterfall

waterfall noun

/ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/

A flow of water over the edge of a cliff.

"The hikers were amazed by the powerful waterfall cascading down the rocky cliff face. "

Illustration nestled

nestled verb

/ˈnesəld/ /ˈnesl̩d/

To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.

"The little kitten nestled into the soft blanket, feeling safe and warm. "

Illustration signaling

signaling verb

/ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/ /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋɡ/

To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

"The teacher was signaling to the students to be quiet by raising her hand. "

Illustration workers

workers noun

/ˈwɜː.kəz/ /ˈwɝ.kɚz/

A person who performs labor for a living, especially manual labor.

"The factory workers assembled the cars all day. "

Illustration offering

offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

Illustration secluded

secluded verb

/sɪˈkluːdɪd/ /səˈkluːdɪd/

To shut off or keep apart, as from company, society, etc.; withdraw (oneself) from society or into solitude.

"To avoid distractions, the student secluded themselves in the library. "

Illustration checked

checked verb

/tʃɛkt/

To inspect; to examine.

"Check the oil in your car once a month."

Illustration ventilating

ventilating verb

/ˈventɪleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈvɛntəleɪtɪŋ/

To replace stale or noxious air with fresh.

"We are ventilating the classroom by opening the windows to get rid of the stuffy air. "

Illustration retreat

retreat noun

/ɹəˈtɹiːt/ /ɹiːˈtɹiːt/

The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

"After the argument, the children made a retreat to their rooms. "

Illustration entering

entering verb

/ˈɛn.təɹ.ɪŋ/

To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

"You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked."