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Scupper

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.

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

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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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