waterspout
noun
a pipe running down the side of a building to carry away water from the gutter of the roof.
waterspouts
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pluralof waterspout.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Any thunderstorms that develop will likely produce brief heavy rain, gusty outflow winds, small hail and potentially waterspouts or weak, short-lived, tornadoes,” the NWS said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2026
Holding it down causes waterspouts to spin up all around you, dancing on their tails, merging and splitting—the immersiveness comes courtesy of a speaker in the driver’s headrest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
Besides the risk for debris flow, there is a potential for waterspouts over the ocean, as well as damaging winds, and strong thunderstorms, Lund said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2025
A number of tornadoes and waterspouts were also reported in the area leading up to the incident.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2024
There was a tugging sensation in my gut, and the waterspouts exploded like the world’s largest carwash.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
