For Chimney we have terms and definitions in 9 topics. The topics are Architecture, Boiler, Climbing, Construction, Dream, Glass, Hiking, Lighting and Speleological.

Chimney (Architecture)

A passage or structure extending above the roof, through which smoke escapes.

Chimney (Boiler)

A brick, metal or concrete stack.

Chimney (Climbing)

A rock cleft with vertical sides mostly parallel, large enough to jam an appendage or two into. To climb such a structure, either by jamming or with a lieback.

Chimney (Construction)

A vertical flue for passing smoke and gases outside a building.

Chimney (Dream)

To dream of seeing chimneys, denotes a very displeasing incident will occur in your life. Hasty intelligence of sickness will be borne you. A tumble down chimney, denotes sorrow and likely death in your family. To see one overgrown with ivy or other vines, foretells that happiness will result from sorrow or loss of relatives.
To see a fire burning in a chimney, denotes much good is approaching you. To hide in a chimney corner, denotes distress and doubt will assail you. Business will appear gloomy.
For a young woman to dream that she is going down a chimney, foretells she will be guilty of some impropriety which will cause consternation among her associates. To ascend a chimney, shows that she will escape trouble which will be planned for her.

Chimney (Glass)

A glass tube, open at both ends, used to shield the flame of an oil lamp, to trap soot, and to increase the draft.

Chimney (Hiking)

A gap between two vertical faces of rock or ice.

Chimney (Lighting)

A blown glass tube of various shapes placed around flame to protect it against wind. In today’s usage, it is for ornamentation and light diffusion.

Chimney (Speleological)

A vertical opening in a cave that is narrow enough to be climbed by chimneying.
Cave - Parts of.

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