noun🔗ShareFosa, pozoA hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink."The garage mechanic cleaned the sumps under the cars to remove the old oil and grime. "El mecánico del garaje limpió las fosas debajo de los coches para quitar el aceite viejo y la suciedad.utilityarchitectureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePozo, sumideroThe lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains."The mine workers regularly pumped water out of the sumps to prevent flooding in the lower levels. "Los mineros bombeaban regularmente agua de los pozos para evitar inundaciones en los niveles inferiores.geologystructureenvironmentplaceindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePasaje de cueva completamente inundadoA completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving."The cave system was extensive, but further exploration was halted by several sumps that required scuba gear to navigate. "El sistema de cuevas era extenso, pero la exploración adicional se detuvo por varios pasajes de cueva completamente inundados que requerían equipo de buceo para navegar.geologygeographyenvironmentnatureplacescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCárterThe crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine."The mechanic checked the oil levels in the car's sumps to ensure the engine was properly lubricated. "El mecánico revisó los niveles de aceite en el cárter del coche para asegurar que el motor estuviera correctamente lubricado.vehiclemachineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFosa, sumideroThe pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501)."The mechanic checked the sumps in the garage floor to make sure they weren't overflowing with used oil. "El mecánico revisó las fosas en el suelo del garaje para asegurarse de que no se desbordaban de aceite usado.systempartstructuremachinetechnicalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSumidero, pozo de drenajeAn intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage."The parking lot had several sumps near the drains to prevent flooding during heavy rain. "El estacionamiento tenía varios sumideros cerca de los desagües para evitar inundaciones durante las fuertes lluvias.architectureutilitytechnicalbuildingstructureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTerminar en un sumidero, llenarse de aguaOf a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion."This low passage sumps quickly after moderate rainfall."Este pasaje bajo termina en un sumidero rápidamente después de lluvias moderadas.geologyenvironmentgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
