waterspout
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/ˈwɔːtərspaʊt/
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/ˈwɔːtəspaʊt/
A waterspout is a spinning wind that picks up water from the sea or a lake, creating a tall, swirling column that looks like a tornado over water.
The sudden appearance of a waterspout off the coast caused panic among the beachgoers.
海岸附近突然出现的水龙卷引起了海滩游客的恐慌。