Smokestack

usgb/ˈsməʊkstæk/
noun

A large, tall chimney used to let out smoke or steam from a factory or ship.

The factory's smokestack released a plume of black smoke.
Visual representation of "smokestack" - A large, tall chimney used to let out smoke or steam from a factory or ship

Often appears as...

  • factory smokestack
  • ship smokestack
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Industrial Association

Smokestacks are commonly associated with industries and pollution.

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The old plant had several towering smokestacks visible for miles.
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Symbol of Pollution

Smokestacks can symbolize environmental concerns, often used in discussions about air quality.

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Activists protested the building of new smokestacks near the forest.
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Maritime Use

Smokestacks on ships are often called funnels and are distinct from those on land.

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The cruise ship's smokestack was painted with the company's logo.
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