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Definition of chimney
chimneys
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 asa : a narrow cleft or passage in rockb : 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 of chimney from the Web
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That goes from the stone parapet walls on its roof gables to its massive elaborate chimneys.
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Fill a chimney with lump charcoal and light it, then fill the fire ring on the bottom of the cooker two-thirds full with unlit lump charcoal.
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For a quick, surefire way to light charcoal without having to douse the hardwood or briquettes with lighter fluid, try a charcoal chimney starter.
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Sakiagak cut a vent hole near the apex, crawling outside to carve a jaunty chimney spout out of snow.
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The void space between the aluminum panels and building fabric can create a chimney effect, allowing fire to rapidly move up the side of a structure.
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Ten Chimneys: The National Historic Landmark home of Alfred Lunt & Lynn Fontanne.
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Use a chimney starter or build a teepee of about 100 charcoal briquettes and light.
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They are made from wood planks and logs and both have large stone chimneys.
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Origin and Etymology of chimney
Middle English, from Anglo-French chiminee, from Late Latin caminata, from Latin caminus furnace, fireplace, from Greek kaminos; perhaps akin to Greek kamara vault
CHIMNEY Defined for English Language Learners
chimney
playDefinition of chimney for English Language Learners
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: a part of a building through which smoke rises into the outside air; especially : the part that sticks up above the roof
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: a tall narrow opening through a large piece of rock (such as a cliff) that can be used for climbing the rock
CHIMNEY Defined for Kids
chimney
playDefinition of chimney for Students
chimneys
: a structure that allows smoke to escape (as from a fireplace) and that is often made of brick
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