scupper

Meanings

• noun

  A scupper is a scupper fitting or scupper hole, which is an opening in the side of a ship or boat for the discharge of water.

  - "The scuppers on the side of the ship were filled with water during the storm."
  - "The scupper holes in the canoe allowed water to drain out as we paddled."

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Pronunciation

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Variants

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scupper , scuppers , scuppered , scuppering

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English scofian, meaning 'to strike' or 'to beat'. Scuppers were used to allow water to be discharged from a vessel, preventing it from filling up and sinking.

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Trivia

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1. Scuppers were originally made of wood, but were later replaced with metal or plastic.

2. The word 'scupper' is also used in the context of scuppering a plan or project, meaning to stop it from continuing due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Related Concepts

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1. scupper fitting: A metal or plastic fitting that covers a scupper hole to prevent debris from entering.

2. scupper drain: A pipe or drain that connects to a scupper to allow water to be discharged more efficiently.

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Culture

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Scuppers have played an important role in maritime history, as they have helped to keep ships and boats afloat by allowing water to be easily discharged. They have been mentioned in various works of literature, such as Herman Melville's Moby-Dick.

How to Memorize "scupper"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a boat with scuppers along the sides, allowing water to drain out as the boat moves through the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scupper' with the sound of water draining out of a boat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'scupper' sounds like 'cup' and 'pour', which can help you remember that it refers to a fitting or hole for draining water.

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