Scupper - What does it mean?
scupper | |
(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.
(British) Thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle.
* 2002 , Hugo Young,
scupper
English
Etymology 1
From (etyl)Noun
(en noun)Derived terms
* scupper hose * scupper nail * scupper plugEtymology 2
Of origin.Verb
(en verb)- The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected.
The Guardian(2 Jul):
- "We can't allow US tantrums to scupper global justice."