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sump

UK
/sʌmp/
US
/sʌmp/

Translations

sumpnoun
sumps
pl
UK
/sʌmp/
US
/sʌmp/
The mechanic checked the sump for any signs of oil leakage.
Механик проверил отстойник на наличие утечек масла.
The car's engine sump was damaged after hitting a rock.
Картер двигателя автомобиля был поврежден после удара о камень.
Additional translations
колодец
резервуар
Synonyms
basin
cistern
tank
reservoir
pit
sumpverb
sumped
Past Simple
sumped
Past Participle
sumping
Gerund
Specialist use in mining/caving meaning ‘to become or cause to become completely water-filled’.
Synonyms
concentrate
divert
direct
channel
settle
gather
pool
accumulate
collect
drain
sumpadjective
UK
/sʌmp/
US
/sʌmp/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "sump pump"). Not normally gradable.

Definitions

sumpnoun
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.
sumpverb
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.
sumpadjective
Designed for use with or relating to a sump.
They installed a new sump pump to keep the crawl space dry.
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