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scupper
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Definition:an opening in the side walls of an open-air structure, for purposes of draining water. They are usually placed at or near ground level and allow rain or liquids to flow off the side of the open-air structure rather than pooling within the walls.There are two main kinds of scuppers:1. Ships have scuppers at deck level to allow for ocean and rainwater drain off.2. Buildings with railed rooftops can construct scuppers to let rainwater drain off, instead of pooling within the railing of the roof. Scuppers can also be placed in a parapet, for the same purpose.text from Wikipedia, licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike---Drains from decks to carry off accumulations of rain water or sea water. The scuppers are placed in the gutters or waterways on open decks and in corners of enclosed decks, and connect to pipes leading overboard.U.S. Navy. Nomenclature of Navy Vessels (1942)
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"You go and get the wood," said Rose, settling the pump into the scuppers and preparing to work the handle.
Cecil Scott Forester. The African Queen, p.36 (1935)
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The HISPANIOLA was rolling scuppers under in the ocean swell. The booms were tearing at the blocks, the rudder was banging to and fro, and the whole ship creaking, groaning, and jumping like a manufactory.
Robert Louis Stevenson. Treasure Island (1883)
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