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sump

/sʌmp/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The mechanic checked the sump under the washing machine to see where the leak was coming from. "

utility architecture technical

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noun

The lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains.

Examples :

"The miners pumped water out of the sump at the bottom of the shaft to keep the mine from flooding. "

geology area place structure

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noun

A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.

Examples :

"The exploration team reached a sump, halting their progress until the divers could navigate the flooded passage. "

geology geography environment

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noun

The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.

Examples :

"The mechanic drained the old oil from the sump of the car's engine. "

vehicle machine part technical fuel industry

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noun

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

Examples :

"The mechanic drained the dirty oil from the sump of the car's engine. "

technical machine system part

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noun

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

Examples :

"The garage floor has a sump near the door to collect water and keep the rest of the garage dry. "

architecture technical building part utility

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verb

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."

geology environment geography