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chimneybreast in British English (ˈtʃɪmnɪˌbrɛst) nounthe wall or walls that surround the base of a chimney or fireplace Examples of 'chimneybreast' in a sentencechimneybreast To the same end, the chimneybreast in this area should also be removed.Former floorboards were used for walls, as was burnt wood from the old chimneybreast.It fascinates me, this chimneybreast: is that what some people talk about when they've got their friends over?Our bedroom is above our next-door neighbour's dining room and their chimneybreast comes up through our bedroom. |