noun🔗ShareImbornalesA drainage hole on the deck of a ship."After the heavy rain, the crew checked the scuppers on the deck to make sure they weren't clogged with leaves and debris. "Después de la fuerte lluvia, la tripulación revisó los imbornales de la cubierta para asegurarse de que no estuvieran obstruidos con hojas y escombros.nauticalsailingtechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImbornales, canalonesA similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof."The heavy rain flowed off the roof and out through the scuppers, preventing water from pooling. "La fuerte lluvia fluyó del techo y salió por los imbornales, evitando que se acumulara agua.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.nauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
