scupper

Primary Meanings of scupper

1.	n	drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
2.	v	put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

Full Definitions of scupper

1

n drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard

Type of:: drain, drainpipe, waste pipe
a pipe through which liquid is carried away

2

v put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

Synonyms:: endanger, expose, peril, queer

Types:: compromise
expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute

Type of:: affect, bear on, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on
have an effect upon

v wait in hiding to attack

Synonyms:: ambuscade, ambush, bushwhack, lie in wait, lurk, waylay

Type of:: wait
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something