noun🔗ShareAbflusslochA drainage hole on the deck of a ship."The sailor made sure the scupper was clear so the rain water wouldn't pool on the deck. "Der Seemann stellte sicher, dass das Abflussloch frei war, damit sich das Regenwasser nicht auf dem Deck sammelte.nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbfluss, WasserauslassA similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof."After the heavy rain, water streamed quickly from the roof scupper, preventing it from pooling on the flat surface. "Nach dem starken Regen strömte das Wasser schnell aus dem Dachabfluss, wodurch sich kein Wasser auf der flachen Oberfläche ansammelte.architecturebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVereiteln, zunichtemachenThwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle."The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected."Die schlechte Medienberichterstattung vereitelte seine Wahlchancen.nauticalsailingwarmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
