waterspouts
The word “waterspouts” has 3 syllables: wa-ter-spouts
It's pronounced as /ˈwɔːtɚˌspaʊts/
What is synonym and antonym for waterspouts?
In the thesaurus, “waterspouts” has 12 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for waterspouts along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for waterspouts
- aqueducts
- conduits
- drainpipes
- drains
- ducts
- eaves troughs
- flumes
- gutters
- rainspouts
- sluices
- spouts
- troughs
Meanings of waterspouts
- noun
- A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
- A true tornado that passes over a body of water.
- A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof.
Example Sentences
- Several waterspouts appeared on the horizon during the thunderstorm.
- Fishermen often encounter waterspouts while working in the open sea.
- The coast guard issued a warning about possible waterspouts this afternoon.
- We saw videos of multiple waterspouts spinning at once over the gulf.
- Meteorologists track waterspouts to study their patterns and intensity.
On this page you'll find 12 synonyms or another words to waterspouts, such as: aqueducts, conduits, drainpipes, drains, ducts, eaves troughs, flumes.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.