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chimney
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
/ˈtʃɪmni/A vertical pipe or structure that carries smoke and gases away from a fireplace, furnace, or boiler to the outside air.
chimney breast
nounLow
/ˈtʃɪmni brɛst/The part of a wall that projects into a room to surround and support a chimney.
chimney cap
nounlow
/ˈtʃɪmni ˌkæp/A protective covering fitted to the top of a chimney.
chimney corner
nounLow
/ˈtʃɪmni ˌkɔːnə/The space on either side of a fireplace, often a recessed or sheltered area where one can sit close to the fire.
chimney piece
nounLow/Very Low
/ˈtʃɪmni ˌpiːs/A decorative framework, often of wood or marble, surrounding and adorning a fireplace opening.
chimney place
nounC2/Rare/Archaic
/ˈʧɪmni pleɪs/The area at the base of a chimney, typically the hearth or fireplace where a fire is lit.
chimney pot
nounLow
/ˈtʃɪmni pɒt/A short, hollow, usually cylindrical or decorative pipe placed on top of a chimney to improve the draft.
chimney rock
nounB2
/ˈtʃɪmni ˌrɒk/A tall, narrow, and vertical rock formation or pillar of stone, typically shaped by erosion, which visually resembles a chimney or smokestack.
chimney stack
nounB2
/ˈtʃɪmni stæk/The tall, visible part of a chimney that rises above a roof, allowing smoke and gases to escape.
chimney swallow
nounLow (Specialist/Archaic)
/ˈtʃɪmni ˈswɒləʊ/A small, agile bird (Hirundo rustica), commonly known as the barn swallow, which historically nested in chimneys and other man-made structures.
chimney sweep
nounB1
/ˈtʃɪmni swiːp/A person whose job is to clean soot from chimneys.
chimney swift
nounLow (specialized biological/ornithological context); medium in North American regions where the bird is common.
/ˈtʃɪmni swɪft/A small, dark grey bird (Chaetura pelagica) that nests in chimneys and other vertical structures, known for its rapid, darting flight.
chimney wheel
nounRare
/ˈtʃɪmni wiːl/A metal framework attached to the top of a chimney, designed to support the chimney pot and prevent downdrafts.
chimney-pot hat
nounC2
/ˈtʃɪmni pɒt hæt/A tall, cylindrical, black silk hat with a flat top, typically worn by men in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
chimneypiece
nounLow
/ˈtʃɪmniˌpiːs/The decorative structure or shelf above a fireplace, often made of wood, stone, or marble.
chimneypot
nounC1/C2
/ˈtʃɪm.ni.pɒt/A cylindrical pipe, usually made of clay or metal, fitted on top of a chimney to increase its draft and prevent wind from blowing smoke down into the building.
chimp
nounB1
/tʃɪmp/A common informal term for a chimpanzee, a great ape native to Africa, known for its high intelligence and close genetic relationship to humans.
chimpanzee
nounB2
/ˌtʃɪm.pænˈziː/An intelligent great ape native to central and west Africa, with dark hair and large ears.
chimu
adjectivenounLow
/ˈtʃiːmuː/A term not widely recognized in standard English dictionaries, often encountered as a proper noun referring to historical civilization or geographical entity. As a common noun, it may appear in specialized contexts or as a borrowing from indigenous South American languages.
chin
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/tʃɪn/The protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the lower jaw.

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