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sump

/sʌmp/

sumpsubstantiv

sumps

Pl.

/sʌmp/

Übersetzungen

отстойник

The mechanic checked the sump for any signs of oil leakage.

Механик проверил отстойник на наличие утечек масла.

картер

The car's engine sump was damaged after hitting a rock.

Картер двигателя автомобиля был поврежден после удара о камень.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

колодец

резервуар

Definitionen

A pit or reservoir serving as a drain or receptacle for liquids, such as water or oil.

The mechanic checked the sump to ensure there was no oil leakage.

A low space that collects any often undesirable liquids such as water or chemicals.

The basement had a sump to prevent flooding during heavy rains.

A depression in the floor of a mine or tunnel, used to collect water.

The miners installed a pump to remove water from the sump at the bottom of the shaft.

A completely water-filled section of a cave passage through which divers must swim.

The explorers were forced to turn back when they reached a deep sump blocking the way.

Synonyme

sumpverb

sumped

Präteritum

sumped

Partizip Perfekt

sumping

Gerundium

Specialist use in mining/caving meaning ‘to become or cause to become completely water-filled’.

Definitionen

To fill or become filled with water so as to form a sump; to submerge completely.

After the storm, the lower tunnel sumped and became inaccessible.

Synonyme

sumpadjektiv

/sʌmp/

Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "sump pump"). Not normally gradable.

Definitionen

Designed for use with or relating to a sump.

They installed a new sump pump to keep the crawl space dry.