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Pronunciation
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Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�mp|-�mp

Noun
en-noun

1. A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
2. The lowest part of a mine shaft into which water drains.
3. automotive The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
4. nautical The pit at the lowest point in a circulation|circulating or drainage system. (FM 55-501)

Translations

Finnish sumppu

Derived terms
dry sump
wet sump

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