sump
🇺🇸
/sʌmp/
🇬🇧
/sʌmp/
noun
R
A low point in a pipe where water or other liquid collects.
The plumber had to remove a blockage from the sump in the basement.
R
A container that holds oil under an engine.
The mechanic checked the sump for any signs of leaks.
translation
A low point in a pipe where water or other liquid collects.; A container that holds oil under an engine.
Word Forms
Plural
sumps