also: みずばしら
noun
column of water; water column
Refers to a vertical column or pillar of water, often in scientific, meteorological, or descriptive contexts.
竜巻が海上で巨大な水柱を発生させた。
The tornado created a huge water column over the sea.
この装置は水柱の高さを測定する。
This device measures the height of the water column.
Compound of 水 (water) and 柱 (pillar). The reading すいちゅう is the standard on'yomi, while みずばしら is a less common kun'yomi reading.