noun · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈwɔːtə spaʊt/
British, Southern, Standard:/ˈwoːtə spawt/
Southern-England:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
US:/ˈwɔtɚ spaʊt/without the cot–caught merger
US:[ˈwɔɾɚ spaʊt]without the cot–caught merger
US, cot-caught-merger:/ˈwɑtɚ spaʊt/
US, cot-caught-merger:[ˈwɑɾɚ spaʊt]
US:cot-caughtRecorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
Scotland:/ˈwɔtəɾ spʌʊt/
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noun
Meaning 1
A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: cataract
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 2
A true tornado that passes over a body of water.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 3
A plume of water rising from the surface of a body of water as the result of an explosion or impact.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 4
A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof; downspout; drainpipe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 5
a channel through which water is discharged (especially one used for drainage from the gutters of a roof)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: conduit
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noun
Meaning 6
a heavy rain
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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