chimney pot

chim·ney pot

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chim-nee pot]
- /ˈtʃɪm ni pɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chim-nee pot]
- /ˈtʃɪm ni pɒt/

Definitions of chimney pot words

countable noun chimney pot A chimney pot is a short pipe which is fixed on top of a chimney. 3
noun chimney pot a short pipe fitted to the top of a chimney to carry the smoke away and increase the draft 3
noun chimney pot an earthenware or metal pipe or deflector, often cylindrical, fitted on the top of a chimney to increase draft and reduce or disperse smoke. 2
noun chimney pot A short earthenware pipe, placed on top of a chimney to improve the draft. 0

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Origin of chimney pot

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30

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Parts of speech for Chimney pot

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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chimney pot popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for chimney pot

noun chimney pot

vent — a slit in the back or side of a coat, jacket, or other garment, at the bottom part of a seam.
hearth — the floor of a fireplace, usually of stone, brick, etc., often extending a short distance into a room.
flue — a fishing net.
pipe — a large cask, of varying capacity, especially for wine or oil.
furnace — a structure or apparatus in which heat may be generated, as for heating houses, smelting ores, or producing steam.

All 11 Synonyms of chimney pot