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Plural
waterspouts
1
a sudden, intense downpour of rain
- We were caught in a waterspout on our hike.
- The waterspout flooded the streets within minutes.
- Farmers welcomed the waterspout after a long dry spell.
- The picnic was ruined by a sudden waterspout.
- Clouds gathered, signaling a coming waterspout.
2
a pipe or channel that carries water away, especially from a roof gutter
- Rainwater ran down the waterspout into the garden.
- The old house had a cast-iron waterspout along the eaves.
- Leaves clogged the waterspout, causing overflow.
- The carpenter installed a new waterspout to improve drainage.
- Water cascaded from the waterspout during the storm.
3
a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray
- The waterspout formed over the lake, creating a mesmerizing yet potentially dangerous spectacle.
- Sailors encountered a waterspout off the coast, prompting them to alter their course to avoid the swirling vortex.
- Beachgoers were amazed as a waterspout danced across the ocean, drawing attention to the natural phenomenon.
- The satellite imagery captured the impressive waterspout as it spun over the open sea.
- Residents along the waterfront observed a waterspout moving towards the shore, causing momentary concern.