waterspout

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

   a tornado passing over water and picking up a column of water and mist

2. A true tornado that passes over a body of water.

   Wasserhose

3. A plume of water rising from the surface of a body of water as the result of an explosion or impact.

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

   Wasserspeier

   a channel through which water is discharged (especially one used for drainage from the gutters of a roof)

1. The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout.

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2. A huge waterspout has formed.

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