waterspout

Example Sentences

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In Orange County, a possible tornado or waterspout moved ashore around 10:15 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

That contradicted previous reports that had identified the cause as a waterspout, or mini tornado at sea.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024

It is believed the ship was struck by a tornado over the water - otherwise known as a waterspout - causing Bayesian to capsize.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

And in Hong Kong, a Chinese territory south of Guangdong, a waterspout was sighted over water by the local meteorological agency on Sunday morning.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2024

Rani clambers up the waterspout on the side of shop and onto the low tin roof.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman