Thesaurus results for WATERSPOUTS

waterspouts

noun

Definition of waterspouts next

plural of waterspout

as in gutters

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 waterspouts For families The resort is family-friendly, with a selection of daily children’s activities at the kids’ club and a separate splash pad pool area with a waterslide, shooting waterspouts, treehouse and more. —

Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026 The service's Storm Prediction Center noted a low but increasing risk for severe thunderstorms capable of producing small tornadoes or waterspouts along the coast. —

Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025 Will the Great Lakes see waterspouts this week? —

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

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gutters

Noun

Clogged or Damaged Gutters and Drain Spouts Ice and snow can clog your gutters and drain spouts, causing water to overflow and create damage to your roof, siding, and landscape.

— Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Check that gutters are firmly attached and not pulling away from the roofline.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026