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Definition of sump - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mechanicsTECH. UK the oil reservoir in an engineTECH. UK
- Check the sump for any oil leaks.
2.
engineeringTECH. UK pit where liquid collects for drainageTECH. UK
- The basement has a sump to prevent flooding.
3.
miningTECH. UK the lowest part of a mineshaft for water collectionTECH. UK
- Water is pumped from the sump in the mine.
4.
cavingTECH. UK flooded cave passage sometimes passable by divingTECH. UK
- Divers explored the sump in the cave.
Images of sump
the oil reservoir in an engine 
pit where liquid collects for drainage 
the lowest part of a mineshaft for water collection 
flooded cave passage sometimes passable by diving
Expressions with sump
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hole in the ground for collecting water
The basement has a sump pit to prevent flooding.
device that removes water accumulated in a sump basin
The basement's sump pump activated during the heavy rainstorm.
lower container in a machine where lubricating oil collects and is stored
The mechanic found a small crack in the oil sump.
engine oil system where lubricant collects in a pan under the crankcase
This car uses a wet sump to keep the engine oil reservoir simple.
engine sump with external oil reservoir
The race car uses a dry sump for better oil control.
oil used for engine lubrication
The mechanic checked the sump oil level.
Origin of sump
Middle English, sump (swamp)
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Examples of sump in a sentence
A clogged sump can cause engine problems. The mechanic checked the sump for any oil leaks. Rainwater is directed into a sump to avoid overflow. The sump needs regular maintenance to prevent flooding. Miners descended to the sump for inspection. The sump was challenging for the divers to navigate.
They found rare species in the sump during the expedition.
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- French:carter, puisard, ...
- German:Ölwanne, Sickergrube, ...
- Italian:carter, pozzetto, ...
- Spanish:cárter, sumidero, ...
- Portuguese:cárter, sumidouro, ...
- Chinese:油底壳, 集水坑, ...
- Japanese:オイルパン, 排水ピット, ...
- Arabic:حَوْض زيت, حفرة تصريف, ...
- Hebrew:אַגָּן, בּוֹר נִיקּוּז, ...
- Russian:поддон, сборный колодец, ...
- Ukrainian:картер, водозбірник, ...
- Hindi:तेल का टैंक, सम्प, ...
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