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noun a vertical structure usually made of brick or metal that carries smoke and gases from a fire or furnace out of a building

• The chimney on the roof of the house was tall and made of brick.
• We roasted marshmallows over the chimney last night.
• The chimney was smoking like crazy after we lit the fire.
• His ideas were flowing out of him like smoke from a chimney.

noun the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle

• The roof of the building was made of durable materials to withstand harsh weather conditions.
• Let's hang out on the roof and enjoy the view.
• I can't believe you climbed up on the roof to get a better look!
• The roof of his emotions finally caved in after years of holding everything in.