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WATERSPOUT

\wˈɔːtəspˌa͡ʊt], \wˈɔːtəspˌa‍ʊt], \w_ˈɔː_t_ə_s_p_ˌaʊ_t]\

Definitions of WATERSPOUT

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A moving column of spray with water in the lower parts, due to a whirlwind at sea.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

A remarkable phenomenon, chiefly observed at sea, appearing as a great pillar of water reaching from the sea up to certain dense clouds.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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