Thesaurus results for WATERSPOUT

waterspout

noun

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌspau̇t

Definition of waterspout next

as in gutter

a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof the waterspout became clogged, and then the roof leaked

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Recent Examples of waterspout Tornadic waterspouts move from land to water or form over water, often with severe thunderstorms, and typically feature high winds, hail and lightning, NOAA said. —

Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025 Offshore from these areas, the NWS also warned that waterspouts could form. —

Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 Hail and gusty winds were threats, with waterspouts or a weak tornado possible, the agency added. —

Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 14 Oct. 2025 Sail past the active, 30-story-tall Hubbard Glacier where massive slabs of blue ice dramatically calve into the sea, and spot waterspouts at Kenai Fjords National Park, near Seward, in the far north. —

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gutter

Noun

Ramon Ramirez Bloodsports This New York City band sings grandiose gutter rock that reminds you the human experience is suffering at every turn.

— Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Shingles may crack or loosen, ice can harm flashing, and gutters can sag under frozen debris.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026