Scupper, the Glossary
A scupper is an opening in the side walls of a vessel or an open-air structure, which allows water to drain instead of pooling within the bulwark or gunwales of a vessel, or within the curbing or walls of a building.[1]
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3 relations: Glossary of nautical terms (A–L), Gunwale, Parapet.
Glossary of nautical terms (A–L)
This glossary of nautical terms is an alphabetical listing of terms and expressions connected with ships, shipping, seamanship and navigation on water (mostly though not necessarily on the sea).
See Scupper and Glossary of nautical terms (A–L)
Gunwale
The gunwale is the top edge of the hull of a ship or boat. Scupper and gunwale are Watercraft components.
Parapet
A parapet is a barrier that is an upward extension of a wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony, walkway or other structure.
References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scupper
Also known as Freeing port, Sailor Dog, Scuppers, Scuppers: The Sailor Dog.