a short pipe on the top of a chimney, which increases the draught and directs the smoke upwards
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chim′ney pot′, [Chiefly Brit.]
- Building, British Termsan earthenware or metal pipe or deflector, often cylindrical, fitted on the top of a chimney to increase draft and reduce or disperse smoke.
- 1820–30
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