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- [smohk-stak]
- /ˈsmoʊkˌstæk/
- /ˈsməʊk.stæk/
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- [smohk-stak]
- /ˈsmoʊkˌstæk/
Definitions of smokestack word
- noun smokestack Also called stack. a pipe for the escape of the smoke or gases of combustion, as on a steamboat, locomotive, or building. 1
- adjective smokestack pertaining to, engaged in, or dependent on a basic heavy industry, as steel or automaking: smokestack companies. 1
- noun smokestack chimney 1
- countable noun smokestack A smokestack is a very tall chimney that carries smoke away from a factory. 0
- noun smokestack a tall chimney that conveys smoke into the air 0
- noun smokestack a pipe for the discharge of smoke from a steamship, locomotive, factory, etc. 0
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Origin of smokestack
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; smoke + stack
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Parts of speech for Smokestack
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smokestack popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
smokestack usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for smokestack
adj smokestack
- industrial — of, pertaining to, of the nature of, or resulting from industry: industrial production; industrial waste.
- industrialized — to introduce industry into (an area) on a large scale.
noun smokestack
adjective smokestack
- industrialised — to introduce industry into (an area) on a large scale.
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