noun
waterspout
Waterspout (noun) means a whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
noun
1
A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
2
A true tornado that passes over a body of water.
3
A plume of water rising from the surface of a body of water as the result of an explosion or impact.
4
A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof; downspout; drainpipe.
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Etymology
From water + spout.
Rhymes for waterspout
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What is the meaning of waterspout?
"waterspout" (noun) means a whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
What are the different meanings of waterspout?
"waterspout" has 3 main meanings: 1. A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado); 2. A true tornado that passes over a body of water; 3. A plume of water rising from the surface of a body of water as the result of an explosion or impact.