Scupper: meaning, definitions and examples

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scupper

 

[ หˆskสŒpษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

delay action

To scupper means to prevent something from happening or to thwart an action or plan. It is often used in contexts related to sports or strategic situations where someone's plans are undermined.

Synonyms

abort, foiled, ruin

Examples of usage

  • The heavy rain scuppered our plans for a picnic.
  • They tried to surprise her with a party, but she scuppered it by finding out.
  • The new evidence may scupper the prosecution's case.
Context #2 | Noun

naval term

In maritime contexts, a scupper refers to a hole in the side of a boat or ship that allows water to drain off the deck. It is a crucial feature for maintaining the vessel's seaworthiness.

Synonyms

drain, outlet

Examples of usage

  • The scuppers were clogged, leading to water accumulation on the deck.
  • Make sure the scuppers are free of debris during the storm.
  • The design of the vessel includes multiple scuppers to prevent flooding.

Translations

Translations of the word "scupper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escotilha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abfluss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saluran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะปะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odpล‚yw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒฌใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcope

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desagรผe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท drenaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์ˆ˜๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฑู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odtok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odtok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’ๆฐดๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odtok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกrennsli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒ ะฐา“ั‹ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanalizasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ drenaje

Etymology

The word 'scupper' originates from the Middle English term 'scuper', which is derived from the Old French word 'escoper', meaning to scoop out or to empty. Historically, the term was used in nautical contexts, referring to the drainage holes on ships. As language evolved, its usage expanded into military and strategic discussions, where it encapsulated the meaning of thwarting plans or ensuring failure. The dual meanings reflect both its practical application in maritime engineering and its metaphorical use in everyday language, showing the adaptability of the term through different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,865, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.