Chimney

/tʃɪmni/ noun verb

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.

Definition

  1. (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.
  2. (noun) The glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp.
  3. (noun) The smokestack of a steam locomotive.
  4. (noun) A narrow cleft in a rock face; a narrow vertical cave passage.
  5. (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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