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chimney breast

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 1835–45

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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