SCUPPER Meaning and
Definition
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Scupper is a noun and a verb with multiple definitions depending on the context in which it is used.
As a noun, scupper refers to a narrow opening or drainage hole, often found in the deck or hull of a ship to allow water to drain out. It can also be used to describe a similar opening in a building's roof or wall designed to allow water to flow away, preventing damage or flooding.
As a verb, scupper means to overwhelm, frustrate, or ruin someone's plans or efforts. It can describe the act of intentionally causing the failure of a project, plan, or action. For example, in a competitive situation, one party may attempt to scupper the chances of their opponent by using various tactics or strategies to undermine their success.
Additionally, scupper can also be used to describe the act of killing or assassinating someone, often in a sudden and unexpected manner. However, this usage is less common.
Overall, scupper can refer to a drainage hole, an opening for water to escape, or the act of sabotaging someone's plans. Its versatility allows it to be used in different contexts, but it often conveys a sense of hindrance, obstruction, or damaging.
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Applied to holes in a ship's deck or side to carry off rainwater, or the water shipped-usually in the.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for SCUPPER
Etymology of SCUPPER
The word "scupper" has its origins in Old Norse. It comes from the Old Norse word "skopa", which means "to empty" or "to draw out". This term later entered Middle English as "scoppa" or "scupa", which referred to an opening in a ship's side to let out water. Over time, the meaning of "scupper" expanded to include any opening or channel used for draining water, such as a drainpipe on a building or the opening on a curb along a street.
Similar spelling words for SCUPPER
- schaper,
- schippers,
- schipperke,
- schafer,
- schepers,
- schubert,
- schipper,
- scuffer,
- scoffer,
- schaber,
- schober.
Conjugate verb Scupper
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