noun🔗Share排水口A 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. "船乗りは、雨水が甲板に溜まらないように、排水口が詰まっていないことを確認した。nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share排水口A 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. "大雨の後、水は屋根の排水口から素早く流れ出し、平らな面に水が溜まるのを防ぎました。architecturebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share妨害する、破壊するThwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle."The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected."悪いメディア報道は彼の当選の可能性を妨害した。nauticalsailingwarmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading