| chimney stack | |
| —n | |
| the part of a chimney that rises above the roof of a building | |
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| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| Main Entry: | chimney stack |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the part of a chimney that projects above a roof, containing multiple flues |
| Example: | Here is how to check the condition of a chimney stack, from inside the house, from outside at ground level, and from roof level. |
| Etymology: | 1840 |