waterspout

Meanings

• noun

  A tall column of water formed by the suction and spray caused by the impact of waves on a submerged object or the shore.

  - "A waterspout formed off the coast of Florida."
  - "The waterspout dissipated after a few minutes."
  - "The ship sailed through the eye of the waterspout."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with waterspout
spout , out , about , stout , shout

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Variants

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waterspout , waterspouts

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Etymology

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From Middle English waterspout, from waterspouten to spout water.

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Trivia

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1. Waterspouts are not the same as tornadoes, although they share some similarities. Waterspouts are formed over water, while tornadoes form over land.

2. Waterspouts can form in any body of water, including lakes, rivers, and the ocean.

3. Waterspouts can reach heights of up to 100 feet (30 meters).

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Related Concepts

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1. Tornado: A violently rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud, with winds strong enough to severely damage or destroy structures.

2. Whirlpool: A large circular pool of water draining away down a central axis, as in a sink or a natural body of water.

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Culture

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Waterspouts are a common phenomenon in coastal areas and are often associated with severe weather conditions. In literature, they have been used as symbols of nature's power and unpredictability.

How to Memorize "waterspout"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, twisting column of water, like a giant fountain, formed by the impact of waves on the water surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waterspout' with 'tornado' or 'whirlpool' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'WATERSPOUT': Waves And Twisting, Enormous, Rotating, Spraying, Oceanic, Twirling, Phenomenon.

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