noun🔗ShareImbornalA 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. "El marinero se aseguró de que el imbornal estuviera despejado para que el agua de lluvia no se acumulara en la cubierta.nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImbornalA 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. "Después de la fuerte lluvia, el agua corrió rápidamente por el imbornal del techo, evitando que se acumulara en la superficie plana.architecturebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrustrar, destruirThwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle."The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected."La mala cobertura mediática frustró sus posibilidades de ser elegido.nauticalsailingwarmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
