Scupper
01
spygatt, däckavlopp
drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
to scupper
01
omintetgöra, sabotera
to do something in order to cause something such as an opportunity or plan to fail
Dialect
British
British
Exempel
His last-minute objections scuppered the deal that had been nearly finalized.
Hans sista minuten invändningar saboterade affären som nästan var klar.
02
ligga i bakhåll, vänta i försåt
wait in hiding to attack
