Definition & Meaning of "waterspout"in English

Waterspout

a sudden, intense downpour of rain

Examples

We were caught in a waterspout on our hike.

a pipe or channel that carries water away, especially from a roof gutter

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Countable

Plural form

waterspouts

Examples

Rainwater ran down the waterspout into the garden.

a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray

Examples

The waterspout formed over the lake, creating a mesmerizing yet potentially dangerous spectacle.

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