noun

chimney

chimney

Smoke was coming out of the chimney.

Smoke was coming out of the chimney.

Father Christmas comes down the chimney.

Santa Claus comes down the chimney.

a/the chimney a structure for smoke to escape a house Smoke was coming out of the chimney.

Synonyms: flue, stack, smokestack

From Old French 'cheminée' (room with a fireplace), from Latin 'caminus' (furnace).

Picture a 'chim-chim-cheree' chimney sweep from Mary Poppins.

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