Chimney vs. Fireplace

Chimneynoun

A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon or hydrocarbon based fuels); a flue.

Chimneynoun

The glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp.

Chimneynoun

(British) The smokestack of a steam locomotive.

Chimneynoun

A narrow cleft in a rock face; a narrow vertical cave passage.

Chimneyverb

(climbing) To negotiate a chimney (narrow vertical cave passage) by pushing against the sides with back, feet, hands, etc.

Chimneynoun

A fireplace or hearth.

Chimneynoun

That part of a building which contains the smoke flues; esp. an upright tube or flue of brick or stone, in most cases extending through or above the roof of the building. Often used instead of chimney shaft.

Chimneynoun

A tube usually of glass, placed around a flame, as of a lamp, to create a draft, and promote combustion.

Chimneynoun

A body of ore, usually of elongated form, extending downward in a vein.

Chimneynoun

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

Chimneynoun

a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp

Chimney

A chimney is an architectural ventilation structure made of masonry, clay or metal that isolates hot toxic exhaust gases or smoke produced by a boiler, stove, furnace, incinerator or fireplace from human living areas. Chimneys are typically vertical, or as near as possible to vertical, to ensure that the gases flow smoothly, drawing air into the combustion in what is known as the stack, or chimney effect.

Fireplacenoun

An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.

Fireplacenoun

The part a chimney appropriated to the fire; a hearth; - usually an open recess in a wall, in which a fire may be built.

Fireplacenoun

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built;

Fireplace

A fireplace or hearth is a structure made of brick, stone or metal designed to contain a fire. Fireplaces are used for the relaxing ambiance they create and for heating a room.