noun🔗ShareDalotA 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. "Le marin s'est assuré que le dalot était dégagé afin que l'eau de pluie ne s'accumule pas sur le pont.nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDalotA 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. "Après la forte pluie, l'eau s'est écoulée rapidement du dalot du toit, l'empêchant de s'accumuler sur la surface plane.architecturebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContrecarrer, anéantirThwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle."The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected."La mauvaise couverture médiatique a anéanti ses chances d'être élu.nauticalsailingwarmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
