Definition of Scupper
Scup´per
n.
1.
(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
.
Scupper nail
(Naut.)
a
nail
with
a
very
broad
head
,
for
securing
the
edge
of
the
hose
to
the
scupper
.
- Totten.
Scupper plug
(Naut.)
a
plug
to
stop
a
scupper
.
- Totten.
Related Words
ambuscade
,
ambush
,
bushwhack
,
lie
in
wait
,
lurk
,
wait
,
waylay
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