Scupper word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "scupper" word

[noun] drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
[verb] put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
[verb] wait in hiding to attack

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\Scup"per\, n. [OF. escopir, escupir, to spit, perhaps for escospir, L. ex + conspuere to spit upon; pref. con- + spuere to spit. Cf. {Spit}, v.] (Naut.) 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.

Synonyms for scupper

ambuscade, ambush, bushwhack, endanger, expose, lie in wait, lurk, peril, queer, waylay

The fun area, different aproach to word »scupper«

Let's analyse "scupper" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: REPPUCS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1840 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... -.-. ..- .--. .--. . .-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: scupper: 3 + 5 = 8, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: scupper: 1 + 3 + 3 + 7 + 7 + 5 + 9 = 35, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
P (2)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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