sump
- Noun. A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
- Noun. The lowest part of a mine shaft into which water drains.
- Noun. A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.
- Noun. (automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
- Noun. (nautical) The pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501).
- Noun. (construction) An intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage.
- Verb. (transitive) Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.
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