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chimneyed

chimneyed

7.9
A rock or cave with a tall, narrow hole going down
  • adjective
  • /ˈʧɪmniˌɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : chimeneado
  • Geologists studied the chimneyed cliffs to understand how the vertical cavities formed.

Examples

  • Miners avoided the most chimneyed sections of the cave due to safety concerns.

  • The geological survey revealed chimneyed structures beneath the surface.

  • The old castle had a chimneyed tower rising above the surrounding forest.

  • Many chimneyed formations can be found in the mountains.

  • The chimneyed formations along the coast attract geologists eager to study their origins.

  • She took photos of the chimneyed rock structures that dominate the landscape in that region.

  • The expedition focused on the chimneyed cliffs, known for their unique geological features.

Surface Forms

chimneyed positive

Morphology

chimneyed = chimney (transparent) = chimney + ed

Adjectival '-ed' added to 'chimney' to indicate 'having or formed like a chimney (shaft)'—the relation is literal and interpretable.

Etymology

Chimneyed comes from chimney, the tall tube that sends smoke up, with the ending -ed meaning 'having'. Think of a rock or mine with a tall 'shaft' or 'pipe' like a house chimney, which is why chimneyed describes vertical, chimney-like holes.