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sump

/sʌmp/

Meaning 1

A pit for collecting liquid waste.

“The sump filled quickly during the heavy rainstorm.”
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Illustration of sump: A pit for collecting liquid waste.

Meaning 2

an oil reservoir in an engine

“He checked the sump for any leaks.”
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Illustration of sump: an oil reservoir in an engine