Scupper: alternatives and connections

To act upon; to produce an effect or change upon.

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To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to cause the exhaustion of.

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A pipe used for carrying off surplus water.

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To drive close; to press firmly together: to wedge into a place.

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To come in contact with; to hit or strike lightly against; to extend the hand, foot, or the like, so as to reach or rest on.

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To watch; to observe; to take notice.

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A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.

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A lying in a wood, concealed, for the purpose of attacking an enemy by surprise. Hence: A lying in wait, and concealed in any situation, for a like p…

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A lying in a wood, concealed, for the purpose of attacking an enemy by surprise. Hence: A lying in wait, and concealed in any situation, for a like p…

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One lying in ambush.

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One lying in ambush.

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Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction.

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Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction.

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Hazard; danger; peril; exposure to loss, injury, or destruction.

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Hazard; danger; peril; exposure to loss, injury, or destruction.

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A lying in a wood, concealed, for the purpose of attacking an enemy by surprise. Hence: A lying in wait, and concealed in any situation, for a like p…

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A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.

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To put to hazard; to bring into danger or peril; to expose to loss or injury; as, to endanger life or peace.

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To set forth; to set out to public view; to exhibit; to show; to display; as, to expose goods for sale; to expose pictures to public inspection.

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To lie hid; to lie in wait.

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Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction.

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At variance with what is usual or normal; differing in some odd way from what is ordinary; odd; singular; strange; whimsical; as, a queer story or ac…

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To lie in wait for; to meet or encounter in the way; especially, to watch for the passing of, with a view to seize, rob, or slay; to beset in ambush.

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