chimney

B2
Pronunciation
/tʃɪmni/
/tʃɪmni/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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 Definition

The glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp.

3 Definition

The smokestack of a steam locomotive.

4 Definition

A narrow cleft in a rock face; a narrow vertical cave passage.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To negotiate a chimney (narrow vertical cave passage) by pushing against the sides with back, feet, hands, etc.