Definition of "scupper" in İngilizce

noun

1. (nautical) A drainage hole on the deck of a ship.

2. (architecture) A similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof.

verb

1. (transitive, UK) To thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another.

   • The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected.