noun
waterspout
Waterspout (noun) means a spinning column of wind that forms over water and is not part of a storm's rotating core.
noun
1
A spinning column of wind that forms over water and is not part of a storm's rotating core.
2
A tornado that moves out over open water.
3
A column of water thrown up from the surface after a blast or heavy impact.
4
A pipe that carries water away, usually from a roof's guttering.
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Etymology
Formed from water and spout.
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What is the meaning of waterspout?
"waterspout" (noun) means a spinning column of wind that forms over water and is not part of a storm's rotating core.
What is another word for waterspout?
Other words for "waterspout" include cloudburst, pelter, downpour, torrent, soaker, deluge.
What are the different meanings of waterspout?
"waterspout" has 3 main meanings: 1. A spinning column of wind that forms over water and is not part of a storm's rotating core; 2. A tornado that moves out over open water; 3. A column of water thrown up from the surface after a blast or heavy impact.
