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scupper
v.
(British) destroy, annihilate; strike suddenly, make a surprise assault
n.
opening for draining water from the deck of a ship (Nautical)
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.
scupper
Noun
1. drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
(hypernym) drain, drainpipe, waste pipe
Verb
1. wait in hiding to attack
(synonym) ambush, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, ambuscade, lie in wait
(hypernym) wait
2. put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
(synonym) queer, expose, endanger, peril
(hypernym) affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch
(hyponym) compromise
Scupper
(v.)
An opening cut through the waterway and bulwarks of a ship, so that water falling on deck may flow overboard; -- called also scupper hole.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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