sump

IPA: sˈʌmp

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.
(automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
(nautical) The pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501).
(construction) An intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage.

(intransitive) Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.

Examples of "sump" in Sentences

The sump pump is disposed in a sump.
The control chamber connects with a sump.
The colander strains the water into a sump.
Sump tanks and sump pumps must be maintained.
LS3 engine in the GS convertible is wet sump instead of dry sump.
The low level portion of the plug constitutes a liquid comestible sump.
An oil sump at the bottom of the capsule is provided for lubricating oil.
The ground water collected in the sump pit can then be removed by a sump pump.
Porsche advertising incorrectly refers to wet sump models as internal dry sump.
Even in a wet sump system, the crankshaft has minimal contact with the sump oil.