1. (

• waterspout

) a tornado passing over water and picking up a column of water and mist ;

2. (

• downpour ,
• cloudburst ,
• deluge ,
• waterspout ,
• torrent ,
• pelter ,
• soaker

) a heavy rain ;

3. (

• waterspout

) a channel through which water is discharged (especially one used for drainage from the gutters of a roof) ;