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SCUPPER
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Scupper
A scupper is an opening in the side walls of an open-air structure, for purposes of draining water. They are usually placed at or near ground level, and allow rain or liquids to flow off the side of the open-air structure, instead of pooling within the walls. There are two main kinds of scupper: Th...
Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scupper
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Scupper
An opening in the base of a ship's gunwale, that allows water to drain off the deck.
Found op http://www.abc.se/~pa/uwa/glossary.htm
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scupper
[Verb] To sink your own ship deliberately; to ruin or spoil a plan or a deal.
Example: The deal was scuppered when one of the parties pulled out at the last minute.
Found op http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/glossary/
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scupper
[n] - drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=scupper
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Scupper
An outlet in the wall of a building or a parapet wall for drainage of water from a flat roof.
Found op http://www.rookinspections.com/glossary/glossarys.shtml
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Scupper
Scup'per noun [ Old French escopir , escupir , to spit, perhaps for escospir , Latin ex + conspuere to spit upon; prefix con- + spuere to spit. Confer Spit , v. ] (Nautical)...
Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/42
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scupper
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, a plug to stop a scupper. ... Origin: OF. Escopir, escupir, to spit, perhaps for escospir, L. Ex + conspuere to spit upon; pref. Con- + spuere to spit...
Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?scupper
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scupper
noun drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=scupper
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Scupper
• (v.) An opening cut through the waterway and bulwarks of a ship, so that water falling on deck may flow overboard; -- called also scupper hole.
Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/scupper/
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Scupper
- (1) An opening for drainage in a wall, curb or parapet. (2) The drain in a downspout or flat roof, usually connected to the downspout.
Found op http://www.homebuildingmanual.com/Glossary.htm
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SCUPPER
An outlet in the wall of a building or a parapet wall for drainage of water from a flat roof.
Found op http://www.proofrock.com/glossary.html
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Scupper
The drain in a downspout or flat roof, usually connected to the downspout.
Found op http://www.soundhome.com/glossary
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Scupper
Any opening or drain in the side of a structure, flat roof, or downspout for the drainage of rain water.
Found op http://www.areforum.org/up/GeneralStructures/JOIST%20AND%20STRUCTURAL%20GLO
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Scupper
Drain in cockpit, coaming, or toe-rail allowing water to drain out and overboard. When in toe rail, properly known as 'freeing port'
Found op http://www.sailinglinks.com/glossary.htm
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Scupper
Scupper is slang for to overwhelm, ruin, or disable.
Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/ZS.HTM
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Scupper
Scupper is slang for to overwhelm, ruin, or disable.
Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/ZS.HTM
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scupper
An opening which allows water to drain from the deck back over the side.
Found op http://www.diy-wood-boat.com/Boating-terms.html
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Scupper
An opening in a deck or cockpit permitting water to drain out.
Found op http://www.yachtdeliveryasia.com/glossary.php
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scupper
1) Drain 2) Drainpipe 3) Foil 4) Mess up 5) Ruin 6) Scuttle 7) Spoil 8) Waste pipe
Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/scupper/1
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