nounπShareA hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink."The mechanic checked the sump under the washing machine to see where the leak was coming from. "utilityarchitecturetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains."The miners pumped water out of the sump at the bottom of the shaft to keep the mine from flooding. "geologyareaplacestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving."The exploration team reached a sump, halting their progress until the divers could navigate the flooded passage. "geologygeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine."The mechanic drained the old oil from the sump of the car's engine. "vehiclemachineparttechnicalfuelindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501)."The mechanic drained the dirty oil from the sump of the car's engine. "technicalmachinesystempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage."The garage floor has a sump near the door to collect water and keep the rest of the garage dry. "architecturetechnicalbuildingpartutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion."This low passage sumps quickly after moderate rainfall."geologyenvironmentgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
