Chimney
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪmniː/
Chimney (noun)
- a tall, narrow structure on a roof that lets smoke out from a fireplace or stove
- a tall pipe on a factory or ship that releases smoke or gases into the air
- a natural opening in a volcano where hot gases and lava can escape
Examples
- The chimney needs cleaning before winter.
- Smoke rose steadily from the chimney.
Common collocations: clean the chimney, chimney sweep, chimney smoke, factory chimney, chimney emissions