chimney (Meaning)
chimney (n)
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp
chimney (n.)
A fireplace or hearth.
That part of a building which contains the smoke flues; esp. an upright tube or flue of brick or stone, in most cases extending through or above the roof of the building. Often used instead of chimney shaft.
A tube usually of glass, placed around a flame, as of a lamp, to create a draft, and promote combustion.
A body of ore, usually of elongated form, extending downward in a vein.
Synonyms & Antonyms of chimney
chimney Sentence Examples
- Smoke billowed from the chimney of the old farmhouse, blending with the gray sky.
- Santa Claus squeezed down the chimney to deliver gifts to the children on Christmas Eve.
- The chimney sweep climbed onto the roof to inspect and clean the chimney before winter.
- Birds nested in the chimney, chirping softly in the early morning light.
- The cozy living room was adorned with a fireplace and a chimney adorned with stockings during the holiday season.
- Emily admired the elegant Victorian chimney on the historic mansion as she strolled past.
- The chimney of the factory emitted thick plumes of pollution, darkening the sky.
- The aroma of roasting chestnuts wafted from the chimney of the street vendor's cart.
- The chimney had to be repaired after a lightning strike damaged the brickwork.
- We gathered around the chimney on cold winter evenings, basking in the warmth of the crackling fire.
FAQs About the word chimney
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building, a glass flue surrounding the wick o
flue, pipe, smokestack, duct, leader, trough, tile,tube, hydrant, standpipe
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Smoke billowed from the chimney of the old farmhouse, blending with the gray sky.
Santa Claus squeezed down the chimney to deliver gifts to the children on Christmas Eve.
The chimney sweep climbed onto the roof to inspect and clean the chimney before winter.
Birds nested in the chimney, chirping softly in the early morning light.
