chimney chimney /ˈtʃɪmni/

noun

1. () A vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building  ( chimney )
   a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
    The chimney needed to be cleaned before the winter so that the family could safely use the fireplace
   The chimney needed to be cleaned before the winter so that the family could safely use the fireplace
   
   
2. A glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp  ( chimney , lamp chimney )
   a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp