noun a tube or lip projecting from a container, through which liquid can be poured or discharged
verb to discharge or emit in a stream or jet
In meteorology, a spout can refer to a tornado or waterspout, a rotating column of air over a body of water.
In gardening, a spout can refer to a small opening or nozzle used to water plants or distribute liquid fertilizers.
In plumbing, a spout is a device used to control the flow of water from a pipe or container.
In tea or coffee making, a spout is the part of a kettle or pot used to pour the hot liquid.
In the context of a writer, 'spout' can be used to describe the act of writing or speaking in a lengthy and often tedious manner.
In the context of a psychologist, 'spout' may be used to refer to a client who is talking in a rapid and uncontrolled manner, often without much coherence.
In the context of a plumber, 'spout' refers to the part of a pipe or fixture from which water or other liquid flows.
In the context of a meteorologist, 'spout' can be used to describe a tornado or waterspout, which are rotating columns of air or water extending from a cloud.
In the context of a brewer, 'spout' can refer to the part of a brewing vessel from which liquid is poured, such as a beer spout on a tap.
In the context of a gardener, 'spout' may refer to a decorative water feature, such as a fountain or spout, used to aerate and water plants.
In the context of a teacher, 'spout' can be used to describe a student who is reciting information without fully understanding it, often in a rote or memorized manner.