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

In the early hours of Monday, that prompted a waterspout – a tornado-like rotating column of cloud and water that engulfed the Bayesian.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

There were no reports of the waterspout causing damage, and a rainstorm warning for the city was canceled at 2 p.m.

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