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waterspout

noun

A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).

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Word length
10
Starts with
W
Ends with
T
Contains
AT
Scrabble score
15

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noun

  1. A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).

  2. A true tornado that passes over a body of water.

  3. A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof.

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