scupper

UK
/ˈskʌp.ə/
US
/ˈskʌpɚ/

Translations

scuppernoun
scuppers
pl
UK
/ˈskʌp.ə/
US
/ˈskʌpɚ/
The scupper on the deck was clogged with leaves.
Слив на палубе был забит листьями.
Additional translations
scupperverb
scuppered
Past Simple
scuppered
Past Participle
scuppering
Gerund
UK
/ˈskʌp.ə/
US
/ˈskʌp.ɚ/
The unexpected rain could scupper our picnic plans.
Неожиданный дождь может сорвать наши планы на пикник.
The storm threatened to scupper the ship.
Шторм угрожал потопить корабль.
Additional translations
scupperadjective
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "scupper drain") to denote relation to drainage openings.

Definitions

scuppernoun
An opening in the side of a ship or in a wall or parapet for draining water.
The crew made sure the scuppers were clear to prevent water from accumulating on the deck.
A drain or outlet on a flat roof, used to carry off rainwater.
The maintenance team checked the scuppers to ensure they were not blocked by debris.
scupperverb
To deliberately thwart or ruin a plan or project.
The unexpected rainstorm scuppered our plans for a picnic in the park.
scupperadjective
Relating to or designed for a scupper (a drainage opening in a ship, roof, etc.), used before another noun.
The workers installed new scupper drains along the roof’s edge.