waterspout UK /ˈwɔːtə spaʊt/US /ˈwɔtɚ spaʊt/ noun4 •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; downspout; drainpipe. •A plume of water rising from the surface of a body of water as the result of an explosion or impact. formswaterspouts