waterspouts

Meaning

plural of waterspout

waterspout

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.

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Synonyms

whirlwinds

Translations

خراطيم المياه

زوابع

Wasserhose

Wasserhosen

Wirbelwind

tourbillon de vent

trombe marine

trombe d’aria

trombe marine

remoinho de vento

torbellinos

tromba marina

remolinos de viento