Associations to the word «Waterspout»

Wiktionary

WATERSPOUT, noun. A tornado that occurs over a body of water
WATERSPOUT, noun. A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof

Dictionary definition

WATERSPOUT, noun. A tornado passing over water and picking up a column of water and mist.
WATERSPOUT, noun. A heavy rain.
WATERSPOUT, noun. A channel through which water is discharged (especially one used for drainage from the gutters of a roof).

Wise words

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