scupper

[ skuhp-er ]

/ ˈskʌp ər /

noun

Nautical. a drain at the edge of a deck exposed to the weather, for allowing accumulated water to drain away into the sea or into the bilges.Compare freeing port.

a drain, closed by one or two flaps, for allowing water from the sprinkler system of a factory or the like to run off a floor of the building to the exterior.

any opening in the side of a building, as in a parapet, for draining off rainwater.

Origin of scupper

First recorded in 1475–85; Middle English skopor, scopper; further origin uncertain

Words nearby scupper

scungy, scunner, scunnered, Scunthorpe, scup, scupper, scuppernong, scur, scurf, scurfy, scurrile

Definition for scupper (2 of 2)

scupper²

[ skuhp-er ]

/ ˈskʌp ər /

verb (used with object)

Informal. to prevent from happening or succeeding; ruin; wreck: The snowstorm scuppered our plans for the evening.

British. to sink (a vessel) deliberately; scuttle.

Origin of scupper

First recorded in 1880–85; originally British military slang “to massacre, slaughter”; further origin uncertain

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Example sentences from the Web for scupper

As the equality movement found a renewed focus and determination, so its opponents ratcheted up their efforts to scupper it.
How Robin Williams’ Mrs. Doubtfire Won the Culture Wars|Tim Teeman|August 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The minister fears that now even lesser frictions could scupper the new agreement.
Taliban Slams Loya Jirga Bilateral Security Agreement|Ron Moreau & Sami Yousafzai|November 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"Not so easy," he muttered, flicking the match into the scupper.
Captain Macedoine's Daughter|William McFee
Stopping the scupper, the rolling of the vessel would wash the water and sand from one side to the other.
Torrey's Narrative|William Torrey

From every scupper hole gushed forth a stream of bright, clear, sea water as her crew labored at the clanking pumps.
The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters|Wilmer M. Ely
There was a moment of profound silence during which a bow-legged seaman, stepping aside, expectorated decorously into the scupper.
The Nigger Of The "Narcissus"|Joseph Conrad
We had been put for safety into the hollow part of the boat where the seats are—I forget what they call it—the scupper, I think.
The Militants|Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews

British Dictionary definitions for scupper (1 of 2)

scupper¹

/ (ˈskʌpə) /

noun

nautical a drain or spout allowing water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard

an opening in the side of a building for draining off water

a drain in a factory floor for running off the water from a sprinkler system

Word Origin for scupper

C15 skopper, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to scoop

British Dictionary definitions for scupper (2 of 2)

scupper²

/ (ˈskʌpə) /

verb (tr) British

slang to overwhelm, ruin, or disable

to sink (one's ship) deliberately

Word Origin for scupper

C19: of unknown origin

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	scupper
释义	scupper ¹ [ skuhp-er ] / ˈskʌp ər / noun Nautical. a drain at the edge of a deck exposed to the weather, for allowing accumulated water to drain away into the sea or into the bilges.Compare freeing port. a drain, closed by one or two flaps, for allowing water from the sprinkler system of a factory or the like to run off a floor of the building to the exterior. any opening in the side of a building, as in a parapet, for draining off rainwater. Origin of scupper ¹ First recorded in 1475–85; Middle English skopor, scopper; further origin uncertain Words nearby scupper scungy, scunner, scunnered, Scunthorpe, scup, scupper, scuppernong, scur, scurf, scurfy, scurrile Definition for scupper (2 of 2) scupper² [ skuhp-er ] / ˈskʌp ər / verb (used with object) Informal. to prevent from happening or succeeding; ruin; wreck: The snowstorm scuppered our plans for the evening. British. to sink (a vessel) deliberately; scuttle. Origin of scupper ² First recorded in 1880–85; originally British military slang “to massacre, slaughter”; further origin uncertain Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for scupper As the equality movement found a renewed focus and determination, so its opponents ratcheted up their efforts to scupper it. How Robin Williams’ Mrs. Doubtfire Won the Culture Wars\|Tim Teeman\|August 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The minister fears that now even lesser frictions could scupper the new agreement. Taliban Slams Loya Jirga Bilateral Security Agreement\|Ron Moreau & Sami Yousafzai\|November 26, 2013\|DAILY BEAST "Not so easy," he muttered, flicking the match into the scupper. Captain Macedoine's Daughter\|William McFee Stopping the scupper, the rolling of the vessel would wash the water and sand from one side to the other. Torrey's Narrative\|William Torrey From every scupper hole gushed forth a stream of bright, clear, sea water as her crew labored at the clanking pumps. The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters\|Wilmer M. Ely There was a moment of profound silence during which a bow-legged seaman, stepping aside, expectorated decorously into the scupper. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus"\|Joseph Conrad We had been put for safety into the hollow part of the boat where the seats are—I forget what they call it—the scupper, I think. The Militants\|Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews British Dictionary definitions for scupper (1 of 2) scupper¹ / (ˈskʌpə) / noun nautical a drain or spout allowing water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard an opening in the side of a building for draining off water a drain in a factory floor for running off the water from a sprinkler system Word Origin for scupper C15 skopper, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to scoop British Dictionary definitions for scupper (2 of 2) scupper² / (ˈskʌpə) / verb (tr) British slang to overwhelm, ruin, or disable to sink (one's ship) deliberately Word Origin for scupper C19: of unknown origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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