waterspout

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.spaʊt/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.spaʊt/
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竜巻, 水上竜巻

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.
船員たちは沖合に大きな竜巻を発見した。
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The storm generated several powerful waterspouts.
嵐はいくつかの強力な竜巻を発生させた。
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排水口, 吐水口

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.
古い建物には、排水口として機能する装飾的なガーゴイルがあった。
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Rain poured from the waterspout of the gutter.
雨が雨樋の排水口から勢いよく流れ落ちた。
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