About The Word Scupper
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Scupper
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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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