chimney
noun/ˈtʃɪmni/
Frequency rank: #7,202 most common English word
Meaning
A vertical pipe or structure that carries smoke from a fireplace or furnace up and out of a building.
Example sentence
Smoke rose slowly from the chimney on top of the old brick house.
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