chimney cap
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chimney cap
1840–50;
Example Sentences
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Keep your chimney cap tight: Chimney caps protect your chimney from the elements.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2022
When a chimney cap is damaged, it’s often a better idea to replace rather than repair it.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2022
Based on my observations of chimneys I’ve inspected, I’d say that not one in 10,000 has the type of chimney cap the Brick Industry Association recommends.
From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2021
Based on my observations of chimneys, I’d say almost none have the type of chimney cap the Brick Industry Association recommends.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2021
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