English Dictionary

sump

/sʌmp/

noun

A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink. / The lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains. / A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.

The sump in the basement collects water from the drain.

意味（1）

A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.

意味（2）

The lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains.

意味（3）

A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.

意味（4）

(automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.

意味（5）

(nautical) The pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501).

意味（6）

(construction) An intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage.