present participle of chimney

A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon- or hydrocarbon-based fuels); a flue.

(climbing) To negotiate a chimney (narrow vertical cave passage) by pushing against the sides with back, feet, hands, etc.

plural of chimney

containing chimneys, or a particular type or number of chimney

A short earthenware pipe, placed on top of a chimney to improve the draft.

A person whose job is to clean soot from chimneys.

A tax formerly paid on all chimneys in England.

(historical) A tax formerly paid on all chimneys in England.

Alternative form of chimney-money