waterspout.
A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
Meaning & usage
A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
A true tornado that passes over a body of water.
A plume of water rising from the surface of a body of water as the result of an explosion or impact.
A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof; downspout; drainpipe.
Where this word comes from
From water + spout.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.