Sump Definition

sump
noun
  1. an oil reservoir in an internal combustion engine
  2. a well or other hole in which water has collected
  3. a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it

"Sump" in song lyrics

See how sump is used in real songs:

  • "50 gal sump"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is a sump"
    AOL — AOL
  • "radon sump"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with sump

Usage tips for "sump"

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