scupperˈskʌp ər
scupper (v)
scupper (v)
- present
- scupper
- past
- scuppered
- past participle
- scuppered
- present participle
- scuppering
English Definitions:
scupper (verb)
drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
ambush, scupper, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, ambuscade, lie in wait (verb)
wait in hiding to attack
queer, expose, scupper, endanger, peril (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
Scupper
A scupper is an opening in the side walls of an open-air structure, for purposes of draining water. They are usually placed at or near ground level, and allow rain or liquids to flow off the side of the open-air structure, instead of pooling within the walls. There are two main kinds of scupper: ⁕Ships have scuppers at deck level, to allow for ocean or rainwater drain off. ⁕Buildings with railed rooftops can construct scuppers to let rainwater drain off, instead of pooling within the railing of the roof. Scuppers can also be placed in a parapet, for the same purpose. The transitive verb "to scupper" means to overwhelm or destroy.
Scupper
A scupper is an opening in the side walls of a vessel or an open-air structure, which allows water to drain instead of pooling within the bulwark or gunwales of a vessel, or within the curbing or walls of a building. There are two main kinds of scuppers:
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