waterspout

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.spaʊt/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.spaʊt/
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1.

a rotating column of water and spray formed by a whirlwind occurring over water

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Sailors spotted a large waterspout far out at sea.
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The storm generated several powerful waterspouts.
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marine tornadowater tornado
2.

a pipe or opening through which water is discharged, typically from a roof or a pump

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The old building had decorative gargoyles serving as waterspouts.
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Rain poured from the waterspout of the gutter.
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spoutdrainpipedownspout