Sump

[sʌmp]

Definition

(noun.) a well or other hole in which water has collected.

(noun.) an oil reservoir in an internal combustion engine.

Editor: Mary--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A round pit of stone, lined with clay, for receiving the metal on its first fusion.

(n.) The cistern or reservoir made at the lowest point of a mine, from which is pumped the water which accumulates there.

(n.) A pond of water for salt works.

(n.) A puddle or dirty pool.

Typed by Enid

Definition

n. a round pit of stone lined with clay for receiving metal on its first fusion or reduction: the reservoir at the lowest point of a mine from which the water is pumped: (prov.) a bog a puddle.

Editor: Ramon