Waterspout: meaning, definitions and examples
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waterspout
[ หwษหtษrspaสt ]
weather phenomenon
A waterspout is a tornado that forms over a body of water. It is characterized by a rotating column of air that connects a storm cloud to the surface of the water. Waterspouts can be dangerous as they can produce strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Synonyms
marine tornado, water tornado.
Examples of usage
- The waterspout formed quickly during the storm.
- Boaters were warned to stay away from the waterspout.
- They observed the dramatic waterspout from the shore.
- The waterspout dissipated before reaching the land.
Translations
Translations of the word "waterspout" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tromba d'รกgua
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคธเฅเคชเฅเคฐเคตเคพเคนเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Wasserhose
๐ฎ๐ฉ puting beliung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะดัะฝะธะน ัะผะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ wodny wir
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฐดในใใผใ
๐ซ๐ท trombe d'eau
๐ช๐ธ tromba de agua
๐น๐ท su sporu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌผ์์ฉ๋์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุงู ุฉ ู ุงุฆูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vodnรญ spout
๐ธ๐ฐ vodnรฝ vรญr
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐด้พๅท
๐ธ๐ฎ vodni vrtinec
๐ฎ๐ธ vatnsgeirv
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัั ัะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแงแแแก แแแ แขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ su fฤฑrtฤฑnasฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ tromba de agua
Etymology
The term 'waterspout' originates from the late 16th century, combining the words 'water' and 'spout'. The word 'spout' refers to a tube or pipe through which liquid is forced. In the case of a waterspout, it describes the funnel-like formation seen during such weather events. The usage of the term has evolved over time to specifically denote tornadoes that occur over water, distinct from their land-based counterparts known as tornadoes. Historical accounts of waterspouts date back to ancient maritime literature, where sea captains warned each other of these dangerous phenomena, often associating them with storms and tumultuous weather. The scientific understanding of waterspouts has developed significantly, especially with advancements in meteorology, allowing for better prediction and study of their formation and intensity.