English Word · Advanced
scupper
A drainage hole on the deck of a ship
Pronunciation: /ˈskʌpə/
Meaning
An opening in the side of a ship's deck that allows water to drain overboard.
Example
The heavy rain drained quickly off the deck through the scupper.
The heavy rain drained quickly off the deck through the scupper.
Practice tips
- Practice scupper out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.