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Chimney
Sounds like
chimnee
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Simple meaning
What does Chimney mean?
A chimney lets smoke leave a building.
Dictionary definition
a tall passage on a building that lets smoke or gases rise and escape.
Example sentences
Chimney in a sentence
easy
Smoke rose from the chimney.
medium
The brick chimney stood above the roof.
hard
The workers cleaned the chimney so smoke could flow out safely.
Synonyms
Words like Chimney
smokestackA tall structure that carries smoke away.
flueA passage for smoke or gases.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sealed roomA room with no passage for smoke to escape.
closed ventA blocked opening that does not let air or smoke pass.
Word family
Chimney word family
Base word
chimney
noun
chimney
Base form.
noun
chimneys
More than one chimney.
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Try Chimney
Practice 1
What does chimney mean?
A chimney lets smoke or gases rise and escape from a building.
Practice 2
Which word is related to chimney?
Smoke can rise through a chimney.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses chimney correctly?
A chimney is often a tall structure above a roof.
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