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Definition of chimney - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
buildingvertical structure carrying smoke from a fire
- The chimney on the house was made of red bricks.
2.
lightingDated US glass tube around a lamp flameDated US
- The oil lamp's chimney protected the flame from wind.
3.
landformTECH. narrow vertical opening in rock for climbing or passing throughTECH.
- He squeezed through the chimney to reach the next chamber.
4.
architectureDated UK smokestack of a steam locomotiveDated UK
- The train's chimney puffed out thick black smoke.
5.
volcanoesTECH. vent of a volcanoTECH.
- Smoke billowed from the volcano's chimney.
Images of chimney
vertical structure carrying smoke from a fire 
glass tube around a lamp flame 
narrow vertical opening in rock for climbing or passing through 
smokestack of a steam locomotive 
vent of a volcano
Expressions with chimney
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smoke a lot of cigarettes
He smokes like a chimney, going through two packs a day.
person who cleans soot from chimneys
The chimney sweep arrived to clean the old fireplace.
uncontrolled fire in a chimney due to residue ignition
The chimney fire spread quickly through the house.
vertical structure above a roof with flues
The chimney stack was visible from the street.
inflatable device to block a chimney
The chimney balloon prevents drafts and heat loss.
person who cleans soot from chimneys
The chimney sweeper arrived early to clean the fireplace..
short pipe on a chimney for draft or decoration
The chimney pot added style and improved the draft.
part of a wall containing a chimney's base
The chimney breast in the living room was beautifully decorated with tiles..
sweet Hungarian cake shaped like a hollow cylinder
We tried chimney cake at the festival.
strip of material preventing water entry at chimney base
The roofer installed chimney flashing to stop leaks.
north american bird that eats flying insects and nests in chimneys
The chimney swift circled above the house catching insects.
tall thin rock spire formed by erosion
The fairy chimneys in Cappadocia attract many tourists.
glass tube protecting the flame of a lamp
The lamp chimney cracked after being exposed to cold air..
recess with a seat by a large fireplace
The old house had a charming chimney corner for reading.
bird that nests in chimneys or barns
The chimney swallow built a nest in our old chimney.
tax on chimneys or hearths
In the 17th century, homeowners had to pay chimney-duty.
Origin of chimney
Greek, kaminos (furnace)
Terms with chimney included in their meaning
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factory
tall chimney for smoke evacuation
maritime
metal chimney on a ship or train
chimney or machine
emit smoke or fire forcefully
chimney base
stone forming the floor of a fireplace
transportation
large chimney on ships or locomotives for smoke release
chimney
person who cleans soot from chimneys
architecture
part of a chimney
lighting
kerosene lantern with a protective glass chimney
lighting
oil lamp with a protective glass chimney
chimney
pipe carrying smoke from a fire
ventilation
tube in a chimney for directing smoke and gases outside
heating
metal pipe used as a chimney for stoves
architecture
cover fitted to a chimney to increase ventilation
factory chimney
structure for releasing combustion gases into the air
construction
ring around chimney to prevent leaks
engineering
conduit for exhaust gases to a chimney
chimney
fitted with a cowl for ventilation
home
device to regulate airflow in a chimney
mining
ventilating chimney over a mine shaft
chimney airflow
device regulating airflow in chimneys
architecture
partition between flues in a chimney
safety
uncontrolled fire in a chimney due to residue ignition
home
inflatable device to block a chimney
construction
strip of material preventing water entry at chimney base
Examples of chimney in a sentence
Birds nested in the unused chimney. The chimney of the lantern was cracked. She cleaned the chimney to ensure a clear light. He navigated the narrow chimney with caution. The climber found a chimney to ascend the rock face. The chimney needed regular cleaning.
Smoke billowed from the locomotive's chimney. Lava flowed through the volcano's chimney. The chimney of the volcano was blocked.
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- French:cheminée, tubulure, ...
- German:Schornstein, Lampenschirm, ...
- Italian:camino, tubo di vetro, ...
- Spanish:chimenea, tubo de vidrio, ...
- Portuguese:chaminé, fumeiro, ...
- Chinese:烟囱, 灯罩, ...
- Japanese:煙突, ランプシェード, ...
- Arabic:مِدْخَنَة, أنبوب زجاجي, ...
- Hebrew:אֲרוּבָּה, אֲרוּבַת זְכוּכִית, ...
- Russian:дымоход, стекло, ...
- Ukrainian:димар, скляний кожух, ...
- Hindi:चिमनी, दीपक की चिमनी, ...
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