Cerca
Seleziona la lingua del dizionario
Waterspout
01
a sudden, intense downpour of rain
Esempi
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
Esempi
Rainwater ran down the waterspout into the garden.
The old house had a cast-iron waterspout along the eaves.
03
tromba marina, tromba d'acqua
a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray
Esempi
The waterspout formed over the lake, creating a mesmerizing yet potentially dangerous spectacle.
La tromba marina si è formata sul lago, creando uno spettacolo affascinante ma potenzialmente pericoloso.
Sailors encountered a waterspout off the coast, prompting them to alter their course to avoid the swirling vortex.
I marinai hanno incontrato una tromba marina al largo della costa, il che li ha spinti a modificare la rotta per evitare il vortice turbinante.
