Sumps

noun verb

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

Meaning

  1. (noun) A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
  2. (noun) The lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains.
  3. (noun) A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.
  4. (noun) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
  5. (noun) The pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501).
  6. (noun) An intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage.
  7. (verb) Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion. “This low passage sumps quickly after moderate rainfall.”

Letter breakdown

  • Sumps contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Sumps mean?

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

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Sumps has 5 letters.

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