Scupper /(?)/
Scup·per
Scupper
n.
- An opening cut through the waterway and bulwarks of a ship, so that water falling on deck may flow overboard; -- called also scupper hole. (Naut.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Scupper hose
- 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.
- Scupper nail
- a nail with a very broad head, for securing the edge of the hose to the scupper.
- Scupper plug
- a plug to stop a scupper.