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Stack

By Linda Garrison, About.com

Definition: The "chimney" or funnel on a cruise ship where the gasses and smoke from the engine are released into the atmosphere.
Also Known As: funnel
Examples: The stack on the Costa Cruise ships is very distinctive because it has a large gold "C" painted on it.

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