scupper
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
scuppers;
scuppered;
scuppering
scuppers;
scuppered;
scuppering
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCUPPER
[+ object]
British
:
to cause (something) to stop or fail
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The boss scuppered [=(US) scuttled] the plan.
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The latest information could scupper the peace talks.
2
scupper
/ˈskʌpɚ/
noun
plural
scuppers
2
scupper
/ˈskʌpɚ/
noun
plural
scuppers
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCUPPER
[count]
technical
:
a hole in the side of a boat that allows water to drain from the deck
