Meaning of the word smokestack in English

What does smokestack mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

smokestack

US /ˈsmoʊk.stæk/
UK /ˈsməʊk.stæk/

Noun

a tall chimney through which smoke and gases are released from a factory, ship, or locomotive

Example:
The factory's tall smokestack continuously emitted plumes of white smoke.
The old steamship had two prominent smokestacks.