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Vocabulary Entry
waterspout
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A waterspout is a tornado that occurs over a body of water, typically associated with thunderstorms. It can cause significant damage when it reaches land.
Example Sentences
"The waterspout formed suddenly, leaving the beachgoers in awe."
"The fishermen were warned about the approaching waterspout while at sea."
"After the storm, the waterspout had left a trail of destruction on the coast."
V
verb
To waterspout means to create or exhibit the characteristics of a waterspout, such as spiraling or whirling in a water context.
Example Sentences
"The storm clouds began to waterspout as the conditions worsened."
"He described how the wind started to waterspout above the lake."
"The boaters quickly departed as the sky began to waterspout ominously."