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Waterspout

A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).

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noun
  1. 1

    A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).

  2. 2

    A true tornado that passes over a body of water.

  3. 3

    A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof.

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