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waterspout

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

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The first known use of waterspout was in the 14th century

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“Waterspout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterspout. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.

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