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- Dictionarysump/səmp/
noun
- 1. a pit or hollow in which liquid collects, especially one in the floor of a mine or basement.
- 2. the base of an internal combustion engine, which serves as a reservoir of oil for the lubrication system.
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A sump is a pit or reservoir for liquids, such as a cesspool, an oil pan, or a mine shaft. Learn more about the word history, examples, and phrases containing sump from Merriam-Webster.
SUMP definition: 1. a hole or container, especially in the lower part of an engine, into which a liquid that is not…. Learn more.
A sump is a pit, well, or chamber where liquid collects or drains. It can be used in different contexts, such as machinery, mining, or dialect.
noun. a well or other hole in which water has collected. see more. noun. a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it. synonyms: cesspit, cesspool, sink. see more. noun. an oil reservoir in an internal combustion engine.
A sump is a low-lying place, such as a pit, that receives drainage, or a receptacle, such as the crankcase of an engine, into which liquids can drain. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage examples of sump in different contexts.
A sump is a low space that collects liquids, such as water, oil, or coolant. It can also refer to a cave passage, a filter, a snorkel, or a nuclear reactor component.
Definition of sump noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
