Definition
- (noun) A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon or hydrocarbon based fuels); a flue.
- (noun) The glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp.
- (noun) The smokestack of a steam locomotive.
- (noun) A narrow cleft in a rock face; a narrow vertical cave passage.
- (verb) To negotiate a chimney (narrow vertical cave passage) by pushing against the sides with back, feet, hands, etc.
Word stats
- Chimney contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 17.
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What does Chimney mean?
A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon or hydrocarbon based fuels); a flue.
How many letters are in Chimney?
Chimney has 7 letters.
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