chimney

chim·ney | \ ˈchim-nē

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plural chimneys

Definition of chimney

2 : a vertical structure incorporated into a building and enclosing a flue or flues that carry off smoke especially : the part of such a structure extending above a roof

3 : smokestack

4 : a tube usually of glass placed around a flame (as of a lamp)

5 : something resembling a chimney: such as

a : a narrow cleft or passage in rock

b : a tall column of rock on the ocean floor that is formed by the precipitation of minerals from superheated water issuing from a hydrothermal vent and rising through the column of rock

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Recent Examples on the Web And the center recently began emitting colorful smoke from its historic chimney at special times as a new piece of public art. — Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, "4 new — or almost new — outdoor venues where you can have socially distant fun," 8 July 2020 Everything was white—the lawn, the garden umbrella, the chairs, the flower beds, the chimney pots of nearby homes. — Sonia Faleiro, Harper's Magazine, "Valley of Unrest," 23 June 2020 Cold, fresh air brushed his cheeks, and snow squeaked under his shoes; the wind rattled the branches; a bird stood on a chimney. — Melissa Fay Greene, The Atlantic, "Can an Unloved Child Learn to Love?," 18 June 2020 All three floors have a similar brick fireplace wall stacked above each other on the same chimney. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Architect, sculptor designed $1.9M Bloomfield Hills home for his family," 6 June 2020 The documents say officers found a rifle in the chimney, marijuana, ammunition and the goggles and mask Wooden wore the night of the riots. — Ethan May, The Indianapolis Star, "Man faces federal charges after police say he fired rifle toward officers during riot," 3 June 2020 Many houses had damage to roofs, siding, gutters, chimneys and porches in the Wakefield and Dominion subdivisions, according to the weather service. — Leigh Morgan, al, "Mobile County tornado had estimated winds of 100 mph, National Weather Service says," 21 Apr. 2020 Its mountains were formed by volcanoes, like so many chimneys. — Bill Buford, The New Yorker, "Baking Bread in Lyon," 6 Apr. 2020 Traditionally, the dough is slapped against the chimney wall of a clay tandoor oven and baked over wood fires, but many home cooks make it on the stovetop. — Saveur Editors, Saveur, "16 Flatbread Recipes to Satisfy Your Carb Cravings," 25 Mar. 2020

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