chimney
烟囱,囱门,囱囱,囱口
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Definitions
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plural chim·neys.
- : a structure, usually vertical, containing a passage or flue by which the smoke, gases, etc., of a fire or furnace are carried off and by means of which a draft is created.
- : the part of such a structure that rises above a roof.
- : Now Rare. the smokestack or funnel of a locomotive, steamship, etc.
- : a tube, usually of glass, surrounding the flame of a lamp to promote combustion and keep the flame steady.
- : Geology. the vent of a volcano.a narrow vertical fissure between two rock faces or in a rock formation.
- : Mining. a nearly vertical cylindrical oreshoot.
- : British Dialect. fireplace.
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chim·neyed, chim·ney·ing.
- : Mountain Climbing. to ascend or descend by repeated bracing of one's feet or back and feet against opposite walls.
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Examples
Making “Santa’s Footprints” — a trail of baking soda drizzled over the cutout of a boot, showing the big guy’s path from the chimney to the tree to deliver gifts, and back again.
They want me to get on a ladder and fasten a screen around the top of the chimney so the hornets can no longer enter the house.
Some jurisdictions specifically add mold, chimneys and environmental hazards to the list of possible inspections.
He had pulled up to a friend’s driveway to share the good news when an explosion under the house toppled the chimney, which crushed him in the driver’s seat.
If you’re not keen on using lighter fluid, which can impact the taste slightly, you can buy a chimney starter to get your charcoal hot and ready.
But the one that seems to have changed her—stuck with her—is the one of her fall down that chimney.
This philosophy quickly transforms our ride into a long, white roving chimney.
But may have explained pony for my daughter found stuffed down chimney on Xmas morn.
Then get your parents, friends, roommates, children, neighbors, cats, & chimney sweeps to vote, too.
There is no chimney at the headquarters of the Chief Rabbinate in north London.
She got up and stood in front of the fire, having her hand on the chimney-piece and looking down at the blaze.