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Scupper - What does it mean?

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scupper

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (nautical) A drainage hole on the deck of a ship.
  • (architecture) A similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof.
    • Derived terms
    * scupper hose * scupper nail * scupper plug

    Etymology 2

    Of origin.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (British) Thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle.
    • The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected.
  • * 2002 , Hugo Young, The Guardian (2 Jul):
    • "We can't allow US tantrums to scupper global justice."

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.