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Waterspout
01
a sudden, intense downpour of rain
Beispiele
We were caught in a waterspout on our hike.
The waterspout flooded the streets within minutes.
02
a pipe or channel that carries water away, especially from a roof gutter
Beispiele
Rainwater ran down the waterspout into the garden.
The old house had a cast-iron waterspout along the eaves.
03
Wasserhose, Trombe
a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray
Beispiele
The waterspout formed over the lake, creating a mesmerizing yet potentially dangerous spectacle.
Die Wasserhose bildete sich über dem See und schuf ein faszinierendes, aber potenziell gefährliches Schauspiel.
Sailors encountered a waterspout off the coast, prompting them to alter their course to avoid the swirling vortex.
Seeleute begegneten einem Wasserhose vor der Küste, was sie veranlasste, ihren Kurs zu ändern, um dem wirbelnden Strudel auszuweichen.
