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scupper

scup·per

UK/ˈskʌpə/ US/ˈskʌpɚ/ uncommon uk
noun (1) verb (2)

noun

1.

drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard

verb

1.
2.

Origin

Uncertain. Perhaps from Middle English scope (“scoop”) or Dutch schop (“shovel”) + -er; or from Dutch scheppen (“to draw off”).

Phrases

  • scupper hole
  • scupper hose
  • scupper nail
  • scupper plug

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