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sumps

/sʌmps/

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noun

Sumpf, Grube

A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.

Examples :

"The garage mechanic cleaned the sumps under the cars to remove the old oil and grime. "

Der Garagenmechaniker reinigte die Gruben unter den Autos, um das alte Öl und den Schmutz zu entfernen.

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noun

Sumpf, Grube

The lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains.

Examples :

"The mine workers regularly pumped water out of the sumps to prevent flooding in the lower levels. "

Die Bergleute pumpten regelmäßig Wasser aus den Gruben, um Überschwemmungen in den unteren Ebenen zu verhindern.

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noun

Überfluteter Höhlengang

A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.

Examples :

"The cave system was extensive, but further exploration was halted by several sumps that required scuba gear to navigate. "

Das Höhlensystem war weitläufig, aber die weitere Erkundung wurde durch mehrere überflutete Höhlengänge gestoppt, für deren Durchquerung Tauchausrüstung erforderlich war.

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noun

Ölwanne

The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.

Examples :

"The mechanic checked the oil levels in the car's sumps to ensure the engine was properly lubricated. "

Der Mechaniker überprüfte die Ölstände in der Ölwanne des Autos, um sicherzustellen, dass der Motor richtig geschmiert wurde.

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noun

Sumpf, Grube

The pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501).

Examples :

"The mechanic checked the sumps in the garage floor to make sure they weren't overflowing with used oil. "

Der Mechaniker überprüfte die Gruben im Garagenboden, um sicherzustellen, dass sie nicht mit Altöl überliefen.

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noun

Senke, Abzug

An intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage.

Examples :

"The parking lot had several sumps near the drains to prevent flooding during heavy rain. "

Der Parkplatz hatte mehrere Senken in der Nähe der Abflüsse, um Überschwemmungen bei starkem Regen zu verhindern.

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verb

In einen Sumpf enden, sich mit Wasser füllen

Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.

Examples :

"This low passage sumps quickly after moderate rainfall."

Dieser niedrige Gang endet nach mäßigem Regen schnell in einem Sumpf.

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