cheminée — meaning in English

English meaning

• box noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
• chimney noun A vertical structure that carries smoke and fumes up and out of a building.
• fireplace noun An open recess at the base of a chimney where a fire is built for heat.
• vent noun An opening that allows air, gas, or smoke to pass through or escape.

Senses

cheminée is used for these senses in English:

• box (slang, vulgar) The vagina.
• fireplace An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.
• vent An opening in a volcano from which lava or gas flows.

box — full definition

1. noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
2. verb To put something into a box or boxes.
3. verb To fight an opponent using the fists, typically wearing padded gloves, as a sport.

chimney — full definition

1. noun A vertical structure that carries smoke and fumes up and out of a building.
2. noun A narrow vertical crack in a rock face that climbers can wedge themselves into.

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