Definitions

1. noun

A structure for venting smoke and fumes from a building, typically consisting of a vertical shaft connected to the chimney pot on the roof.

“The old house had a tall brick chimney that went up to the roof.”

2. noun

A vertical pipe or tube for conveying flue gases from a furnace or boiler to the outside.

“The new oil-fired furnace had a stainless steel chimney to vent the exhaust gases.”

3. noun

A vertical pipe or shaft for conveying a current of air, gas, or water.

“The chimney in the waterwheel propelled the wheel to generate power.”