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sumps

/sʌmps/

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noun

Fosa, pozo

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. "

El mecánico del garaje limpió las fosas debajo de los coches para quitar el aceite viejo y la suciedad.

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noun

Pozo, sumidero

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. "

Los mineros bombeaban regularmente agua de los pozos para evitar inundaciones en los niveles inferiores.

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noun

Pasaje de cueva completamente inundado

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. "

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.

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noun

Cárter

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. "

El mecánico revisó los niveles de aceite en el cárter del coche para asegurar que el motor estuviera correctamente lubricado.

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noun

Fosa, sumidero

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. "

El mecánico revisó las fosas en el suelo del garaje para asegurarse de que no se desbordaban de aceite usado.

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noun

Sumidero, pozo de drenaje

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. "

El estacionamiento tenía varios sumideros cerca de los desagües para evitar inundaciones durante las fuertes lluvias.

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verb

Terminar en un sumidero, llenarse de agua

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."

Este pasaje bajo termina en un sumidero rápidamente después de lluvias moderadas.

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