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Waterspout Definition & Meaning

waterspout
noun
  1. a tornado passing over water and picking up a column of water and mist
  2. a heavy rain
  3. a channel through which water is discharged (especially one used for drainage from the gutters of a roof)

"Waterspout" in song lyrics

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  • "brick waterspout"
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Frequently asked questions

What does waterspout mean?
a tornado passing over water and picking up a column of water and mist a heavy rain a channel through which water is discharged (especially one used for drainage from the gutters of a roof)
What part of speech is waterspout?
Waterspout is a noun.
How many definitions does waterspout have?
Waterspout has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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