An opening cut through the waterway and bulwarks of a ship, so that water falling on deck may flow overboard; called also scupper hole
an opening in the floor portion of a bridge to provide means for rain or other water accumulated upon the roadway surface to drain through it into the space beneath the structure
An opening in the side of a ship at deck level to allow water to run off An opening for draining off water, as from a floor or the roof of a building
An opening for drainage in a wall, curb or parapet The drain in a downspout or flat roof, usually connected to the downspout
To scupper a plan or attempt means to spoil it completely. If Schneider had seen him that would have scuppered all his plans. a hole in the side of a ship that allows water to flow back into the sea
Any opening or drain in the side of a structure, flat roof, or downspout for the drainage of rain water