Definition

Noun: 1. The tall, vertical structure of a chimney that rises above a roof: A "chimneystack" is the visible, above-roof section of a chimney. It is typically a brick or stone structure that contains one or more separate passages (flues) for smoke and gases to escape from fireplaces or furnaces below.

Usage

The word "chimneystack" specifically refers to the architectural element protruding from a building's roof. It is a compound noun, but its meaning is treated as a single unit for this entry. * The old factory was easily identified by its tall, red-brick chimneystack. * Several chimneystacks dotted the skyline of the Victorian neighborhood. * The wind howled around the chimneystack on the roof.

Advanced Usage

• Architectural Feature: In architectural descriptions, a "chimneystack" is often noted for its design, material, or historical style.
  • The 18th-century manor house features an ornate stone chimneystack with decorative brickwork.

Variants and Related Words

• Chimney (noun): The entire structure, including the part inside the building and the stack above the roof. "Chimneystack" is a more specific term for the exterior, roof-level part.
• Flue (noun): A duct, pipe, or opening in a chimney for the passage of smoke. A single chimneystack can contain multiple flues.
• Smokestack (noun): A very tall chimneystack, typically on an industrial building or ship.

Synonyms

• Chimney pot (Note: This often refers specifically to the terracotta or metal pipe placed on top of a chimneystack to improve draft, but can be used informally for the stack itself.)
• Stack
• Funnel (primarily for ships or locomotives)

Related Phrases

• (To have) smoke coming from every chimneystack: An idiom suggesting a place is fully occupied and active, often used in historical or picturesque contexts.
  • In the painting, the cozy village had smoke coming from every chimneystack.

Noun

1. the part of the chimney that is above the roof; usually has several flues