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- DictionaryScup·per/ˈskəpər/
noun
- 1. a hole in a ship's side to carry water overboard from the deck.
Scupper definition: An opening in the side of a ship at deck level to allow water to run off.
Scupper definition: . See examples of SCUPPER used in a sentence.
Aug 31, 2023 · scupper (plural scuppers) A drainage hole on the deck of a ship. (architecture) A similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof.
What does the noun scupper mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun scupper , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
scupper / ˈskʌpə / n. a drain or spout allowing water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard; Etymology: 15 th Century skopper, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to scoop
noun (Naut.) a pipe of leather, canvas, etc., attached to the mouth of the scuppers, on the outside of a vessel, to prevent the water from entering. noun (Naut.) a nail with a very broad head, for securing the edge of the hose to the scupper. noun (Naut.) a plug to stop a scupper. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
Definition of scupper. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
