chimney rock

noun

a column of rock rising above the level of the surrounding area or isolated on the face of a steep slope.

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

We camped at night in sight of the famous Chimney Rock; this rock is quite a curiosity.

On the following day we passed Chimney Rock, visible for a great distance and a striking feature of the landscape.

Chimney Rock well repays the trouble of a visit, with the other points of interest on the island.

By four o'clock we were opposite Chimney Rock, and after going a short distance further we stopped for the night.

Chimney Rock is about twelve miles further, and seven miles from where we stop tonight.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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