Category:Scupper

Scup"per, n. Etym: [of. escopir, escupir, to spit, perhaps for Escospir, l. ex + conspuere to spit upon; pref. con- + spuere to Spit. Cf. Spit, v.] (naut.)

Defn: an opening cut through the waterway and bulwarks of a ship, so That water falling on deck may flow overboard; -- called also scupper Hole.

Scupper hose (naut.), 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. Totten. -- scupper nail (naut.), a nail with a very broad head, for securing The edge of the hose to the scupper. -- scupper plug (naut.), a plug to stop a scupper. Totten.