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Waterspout (Noun)

Meaning 1

A heavy rain.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Examples

  • A heavy rain lashed down on the village, accompanied by a terrifying waterspout that threatened to destroy everything in its path.
  • As the storm clouds gathered, a waterspout formed over the sea, whipping the waves into a frenzy and causing panic among the nearby sailors.
  • During the torrential downpour, a massive waterspout tore through the town, leaving a trail of destruction and debris in its wake.
  • As the rain poured down relentlessly, a swirling waterspout rose from the ground, its funnel cloud twisting and writhing like a living thing.
  • A powerful waterspout burst forth from the churning storm clouds, dumping tons of water on the parched landscape and flooding the surrounding area in minutes.

Synonyms

  • Downpour
  • Torrent
  • Pelter
  • Soaker
  • Deluge
  • Cloudburst

Hypernyms

  • Rain
  • Rainfall

Meaning 2

A channel through which water is discharged (especially one used for drainage from the gutters of a roof).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Meaning 3

A tornado passing over water and picking up a column of water and mist.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Hypernyms

  • Twister
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