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1smokestack

noun smoke·stack \ˈsmōk-ˌstak\

: a tall chimney on a factory, ship, etc., for carrying smoke away

Full Definition of SMOKESTACK

:  a pipe or funnel through which smoke and gases are discharged
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First Known Use of SMOKESTACK

1838

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2smokestack

adjective

: of or relating to companies that manufacture products in large factories

Full Definition of SMOKESTACK

:  of, relating to, being, or characterized by manufacturing and especially heavy industry <smokestack industries>

First Known Use of SMOKESTACK

1926
SMOKESTACK Defined for Kids

smokestack

noun smoke·stack \ˈsmōk-ˌstak\

Definition of SMOKESTACK for Kids

:  a large chimney or a pipe for carrying away smoke (as on a factory or ship)

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