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water spout [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- water-spout
1, record 1, English, water%2Dspout
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- waterspout 2, record 1, English, waterspout
correct
- water spout 3, record 1, English, water%20spout
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phenomenon similar in formation to a tornado, but with the funnel forming over an ocean or occasionally over an inland lake emerges from the base of cumulonimbus clouds, frequently clouds that have been swept off an adjacent land area. 4, record 1, English, - water%2Dspout
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tornadoes occasionally form over warm water. Because of the high moisture content of the air, the funnels are heavily laden with water drops, so that they look somewhat like a stream of water pouring from the cloud base. They are called, for this reason, waterspouts. 5, record 1, English, - water%2Dspout
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Waterspouts form over (or move across) the coastal waters or intracoastal waters and become a hazard for small craft. They are treated as tornadoes over water. There are two type of waterspouts: "fair weather" and "tornadic". 6, record 1, English, - water%2Dspout
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Fairweather, tornadic waterspout. 7, record 1, English, - water%2Dspout
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trombe marine
1, record 1, French, trombe%20marine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trombe 2, record 1, French, trombe
correct, feminine noun
- trombe d'eau 3, record 1, French, trombe%20d%27eau
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trombe au-dessus d'une surface d'eau; elle a tendance à se dissiper lorsqu'elle atteint le rivage. 4, record 1, French, - trombe%20marine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] trombe marine [est un] tourbillon de vent, souvent intense accolé à la base d'un cumulonimbus au-dessus d'une surface d'eau. Le «buisson» est constitué par des gouttelettes d'eau soulevées de la surface de la mer. 5, record 1, French, - trombe%20marine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La trombe se forme au-dessus des eaux du Pacifique et des mers chaudes tropicales. Sous l'effet des basses pressions atmosphériques, une colonne d'eau est aspirée vers le ciel; elle peut atteindre un diamètre de plus de 50 m et une hauteur de 1 500 m. Le volume d'eau ainsi pompé est énorme, atteignant 250 millions de litres par seconde. 6, record 1, French, - trombe%20marine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur la mer, la tornade s'appelle trombe d'eau ou trombe marine. Elle est plus fréquente mais souvent moins violente que la tornade, car les vents dépassent rarement 80 km/h. Elle est de couleur blanche plutôt que grise ou noire. Elle aspire l'eau dans son entonnoir. 3, record 1, French, - trombe%20marine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trombe d'eau : Dans les sources consultées, le terme «trombe d'eau» est parfois utilisé au sens de «trombe marine». Dans les dictionnaires Robert et Larousse, «trombe d'eau» signifie une «pluie torrentielle». 7, record 1, French, - trombe%20marine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[La] trombe [marine se forme] au-dessus des surfaces liquides (lacs, mers, océans...). 8, record 1, French, - trombe%20marine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tromba marina
1, record 1, Spanish, tromba%20marina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- tromba 1, record 1, Spanish, tromba
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tornado que se forma por encima de la superficie del agua; se caracteriza por su tendencia a disiparse al llegar a la orilla. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tromba%20marina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Elements
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spout
1, record 2, English, spout
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- water spout 2, record 2, English, water%20spout
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short tube used to direct storm water from gutters, balconies, exterior galleries, etc., so that the water will fall clear of the building. 1, record 2, English, - spout
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In medieval buildings or medieval-type buildings, the spout is called a "gargoyle" and is often carved in the form of a grotesque figure. 3, record 2, English, - spout
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'architecture
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gargouille
1, record 2, French, gargouille
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dégorgeoir en saillie par lequel l'eau des gouttières, des chéneaux, tombe à distance des murs. 2, record 2, French, - gargouille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-03-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- waterspout
1, record 3, English, waterspout
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- water-spout 1, record 3, English, water%2Dspout
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy downpour or pelt (of rain). 1, record 3, English, - waterspout
Record 3, Key term(s)
- water spout
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trombe d'eau
1, record 3, French, trombe%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Averse particulièrement brutale, pouvant provoquer crue et débordement des rivières. 2, record 3, French, - trombe%20d%27eau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La terre dure et sèche absorbe très peu la pluie : c'est pourquoi une trombe d'eau isolée peut transformer en un court laps de temps le lit d'une rivière à sec en un torrent tumultueux. 3, record 3, French, - trombe%20d%27eau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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