chimneypot

chimney pot

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Definitions of chimneypot word

noun chimneypot a short pipe on the top of a chimney, which increases the draught and directs the smoke upwards 3
noun chimneypot an earthenware or metal pipe or deflector, often cylindrical, fitted on the top of a chimney to increase draft and reduce or disperse smoke. 1
noun chimneypot Alternative form of chimney pot. 1

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Origin of chimneypot

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30

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Parts of speech for Chimneypot

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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chimneypot 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 72% 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.

chimneypot usage trend in Literature

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