Found 2 items, similar to Scupper.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: scupper scupper n : drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard scupper v 1: wait in hiding to attack [syn: ambush, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, ambuscade, lie in wait] 2: put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position [syn: queer, expose, endanger, peril]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Scupper Scupper \Scup"per\, n. [OF. escopir, escupir, to spit, perhaps for escospir, L. ex + conspuere to spit upon; pref. con- + spuere to spit. Cf. Spit, v.] (Naut.) An opening cut through the waterway and bulwarks of a ship, so that water falling on deck may flow overboard; -- called also scupper hole. [1913 Webster] Scupper hose (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. --Totten. Scupper nail (Naut.), a nail with a very broad head, for securing the edge of the hose to the scupper. Scupper plug (Naut.), a plug to stop a scupper. --Totten. [1913 Webster]