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Definition of 'scupper'English
Etymology 1
From (etyl)
Noun
( en-noun)
(nautical) 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.
Derived terms
* scupper hose
* scupper nail
* scupper plug
Etymology 2
Of origin.
Verb
( en-verb)
(British) Thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle.
- The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected.
* 2002 , Hugo Young, The Guardian (2 Jul):
- "We can't allow US tantrums to scupper global justice."
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