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Scupper

Scupper Meaning & Definition
Scupper Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Scupper?

[n] drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
[v] put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
[v] wait in hiding to attack

Synonyms | Synonyms for Scupper: ambuscade | ambush | bushwhack | endanger | expose | lie in wait | lurk | peril | queer | waylay

Related Terms | Find terms related to Scupper:

See Also | affect | bear on | bear upon | compromise | drain | drainpipe | impact | subject | touch | touch on | wait | waste pipe

Scupper In Webster's Dictionary

\Scup"per\, n. [OF. escopir, escupir, to spit, perhaps for escospir, L. ex + conspuere to spit upon; pref. con- + spuere to spit. Cf. {Spit}, v.] (Naut.) An opening cut through the waterway and bulwarks of a ship, so that water falling on deck may flow overboard; -- called also {scupper hole}. {Scupper hose} (Naut.), a pipe of leather, canvas, etc., attached to the mouth of the scuppers, on the outside of a vessel, to prevent the water from entering. --Totten. {Scupper nail} (Naut.), a nail with a very broad head, for securing the edge of the hose to the scupper. {Scupper plug} (Naut.), a plug to stop a scupper. --Totten.

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