Waterspout
01
a sudden, intense downpour of rain
例
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
例
Rainwater ran down the waterspout into the garden.
The old house had a cast-iron waterspout along the eaves.
03
水上竜巻, ウォータースパウト
a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray
例
The waterspout formed over the lake, creating a mesmerizing yet potentially dangerous spectacle.
水上竜巻が湖の上に形成され、魅惑的だが潜在的に危険な光景を作り出した。
Sailors encountered a waterspout off the coast, prompting them to alter their course to avoid the swirling vortex.
船乗りたちは沖合で水上竜巻に遭遇し、渦巻く渦を避けるために進路を変更した。
