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waterspout

[waw-ter-spout, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌspaʊt, ˈwɒt ər- /
NOUN
vortex
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A large waterspout formed over a lake in Germany near the southern city of Friedrichshafen.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

That rain and gusty winds also could bring small hail and the possibility of a waterspout or small tornado, according to the weather service.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 21, 2025

The strong winds which accompanied the storm cloud began to swirl above the Brisbane River at Kangaroo Point, causing a short-lived waterspout, the name for a tornado over a body of water.

From BBC Nov. 1, 2024

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

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

“Any thunderstorms that develop will likely produce brief heavy rain, gusty outflow winds, small hail and potentially waterspouts or weak, short-lived, tornadoes,” the NWS said.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 11, 2026

Holding it down causes waterspouts to spin up all around you, dancing on their tails, merging and splitting—the immersiveness comes courtesy of a speaker in the driver’s headrest.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 24, 2025

Before 4 a.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts and hail was detected near Catalina Island.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 27, 2025

According to the International Centre for Waterspout Research, there were 18 confirmed waterspouts off the coast of Italy on Monday alone.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2024

There are huge waterspouts forming not far from The Dessoug.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman




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