WATERSPOUTS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word waterspouts. (close relations)
Definition of WATERSPOUTS
Best Alternative Words for WATERSPOUTS
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funnels | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends • a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth • (nautical) smokestack consisting of a shaft for ventilation or the passage of smoke (especially the smokestack of a ship) verb • move or pour through a funnel | ||||||||
twisters | nounn | |||||||
noun • a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground • small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts | ||||||||
whirlpools | nounn | |||||||
noun • a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) verb • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||||
cloudburst | nounn | |||||||
noun • a heavy rain | ||||||||
deluge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an overwhelming number or amount • a heavy rain • the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land verb • fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid • charge someone with too many tasks • fill or cover completely, usually with water | ||||||||
downpour | nounn | |||||||
noun • a heavy rain | ||||||||
pelter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a heavy rain • a thrower of missiles | ||||||||
soaker | nounn | |||||||
noun • a heavy rain • a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually | ||||||||
torrent | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a heavy rain • a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid) • an overwhelming number or amount |