waterspout

Betekenis (Engels)

  1. A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
  2. A true tornado that passes over a body of water.
  3. A plume of water rising from the surface of a body of water as the result of an explosion or impact.
  4. A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof.

Etimologie (Engels)

From water + spout.

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