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chimney breast
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noun
a part of a chimney or fireplace that projects out from the wall, usually inside the building.
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Origin of chimney breast
First recorded in 1835â45
Words nearby chimney breast
chi meson, chimichanga, chimichurri, Chimkent, chimney, chimney breast, chimney cap, chimney corner, chimney piece, chimney place, chimney pot
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British Dictionary definitions for chimney breast
chimney breast
noun
the wall or walls that surround the base of a chimney or fireplace
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