scupper

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈskʌpər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈskʌpɚ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(skup′ər)

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scupper [sth]⇒ vtr figurative, informal, UK (wreck, ruin)aplastar⇒ vtr
  masacrar⇒ vtr
  exterminar⇒ vtr
 These new developments could scupper any chance of the two nations reaching an agreement.
scupper [sth] vtr (ship: sink deliberately)hundir⇒ vtr
 The captain scuppered the ship rather than hand it over to the pirates.
scupper n (ship: hole)imbornal nm
 Water poured out of the scuppers along the side of the boat.
scupper n (building: water outlet)del imbornal loc adj
 The roofer is fitting new scuppers.
  Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.


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