chimenea

Definitions of chimenea
  1. noun
    a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
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    types:
    humero
    a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
    type of:
    cañón, tubo
    a conduit to carry off smoke
  2. noun
    an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
    synonyms: hogar
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    type of:
    depresión, nicho
    an enclosure that is set back or indented
  3. noun
    shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
    synonyms: campana, manto, repisa de chimenea, repisa de la chimenea
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