noun Download 🔗Share 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. " utility architecture environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " geology structure environment place industry technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " geology geography environment nature place science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " vehicle machine part technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " system part structure machine technical utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " architecture utility technical building structure environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading