slovodefinícia
scupper hole
(gcide)
Scupper \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.
[1913 Webster]

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.
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