waterspout

🇺🇸 /ˈwɔːtərspaʊt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈwɔːtəspaʊt/
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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.

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n. 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.

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Plural waterspouts