What is "hovelling"

Hoveling \Hov"el*ing\, n. A method of securing a good draught in chimneys by covering the top, leaving openings in the sides, or by carrying up two of the sides higher than the other two. [Written also hovelling.]

n. A method of securing a good draught in chimneys by covering the top, leaving openings in the sides, or by carrying up two of the sides higher than the other two.

See hovel

1. n. small crude shelter used as a dwelling [syn: hut, hutch, shack, shanty]

2. [also: hovelling, hovelled]