Thesaurus results for SMOKESTACK

smokestack

noun

Definition of smokestack

as in chimney

a tall vertical structure (as on a factory, ship, etc.) for carrying smoke away The skyline of the old factory town is dotted with smokestacks.

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Recent Examples of smokestack Despite the installation of a smoke filtration system, preliminary testing found that emissions from its boiler smokestacks exceeded Cambodia’s legal limits. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 If that process were adapted to store CO2 in the earth forever, then billions of tons of carbon emissions could, in theory, be captured from smokestacks and buried. — Maddie Stone, ProPublica, 25 June 2026 These modular reactors can eventually be connected directly to active factory smokestacks and local agricultural biorefineries. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026 The storm also sheered off about nearly two-thirds of the plant smokestack that measured 20 feet across and 225 feet high. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for smokestack

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Noun

Natural airflow through the cabin is enhanced by a solar chimney design that utilizes rising warm air to improve interior ventilation.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
At any rate, that man was right to inspect his chimney, because Hawthorne’s New England is rife with fire hazards.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of chimney

Noun

The note change is a marker, but the organ, in which air is electronically blown through the pipes day and night for all to hear, has become an endearing sound that connects you to your being.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
The piers were 24 meters apart, with an iron pipe between them.

— Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of pipe

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The Moroccan pattern brings visual interest, while the soft surface gives bare feet a comfortable landing and takes the chill out of hardwood or tile floors.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
It’s unscented, easy to use, and works wonders on a variety of surfaces, including baseboards, tile, and grout.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of tile

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Wind travels through the opening, drawing air through the flue and smoke up the chimney.

— Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
From cleaning out our gutters and power washing your deck to prepping your cabinets for flue season and switching out your bedding, here's what should be on your home checklist as summer comes to an end.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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