scuppers Meaning & Illustration | Visual Social Dictionary

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

scuppered verb

/ˈskʌpərd/ /ˈskʌpəd/

Thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle.

"The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected."

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

drainage noun

/ˈdɹeɪnədʒ/

A natural or artificial removal of fluid from a given area by its draining away.

"The poor drainage in the schoolyard caused puddles after the rain. "

opening verb

/ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/

To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

"Turn the doorknob to open the door."

checked verb

/tʃɛkt/

To inspect; to examine.

"Check the oil in your car once a month."

clogged verb

/klɑɡd/ /klɔɡd/

To block or slow passage through (often with 'up').

"Hair is clogging the drainpipe."

similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

coverage noun

/ˈkʌv.əɹ.ɪdʒ/

An amount by which something or someone is covered.

"Before laying sod on that clay, the ground needs two inches of coverage with topsoil."

belonging verb

/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/

To have its proper place.

"Where does this document belong?"

scuppers

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, the crew checked the scuppers on the deck to make sure they weren't clogged with leaves and debris. "

Examples :

"The heavy rain flowed off the roof and out through the scuppers, preventing water from pooling. "

Examples :

"The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected."

Meanings

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, the crew checked the scuppers on the deck to make sure they weren't clogged with leaves and debris. "

Examples :

"The heavy rain flowed off the roof and out through the scuppers, preventing water from pooling. "

Examples :

"The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected."

Related Words

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

pertaining verb

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

scuppered verb

Thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle.

especially adverb

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

preventing verb

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

drainage noun

A natural or artificial removal of fluid from a given area by its draining away.

opening verb

To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

checked verb

To inspect; to examine.

clogged verb

To block or slow passage through (often with 'up').

similar noun

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

coverage noun

An amount by which something or someone is covered.

belonging verb

To have its proper place.