01 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.
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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.) Also: scupper hole
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.