noun🔗ShareA 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. "nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "architecturebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareThwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle."The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected."nauticalsailingwarmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
