as in gutters
a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof
the waterspout became clogged, and then the roof leaked
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Recent Examples of waterspouts
Reports of waterspouts came from western Lake Erie and eastern Lake Ontario, according to the Centre.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterspouts
gutters
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Around homes, eliminating standing water (like that found in buckets, tires and gutters) can help keep mosquitoes from breeding.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bolster or reattach sagging gutters, tighten up screws, and seal any cracks or leaks with gutter sealant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Waterspouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterspouts. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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