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.
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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.