sump

• Nom désignant un réservoir, une fosse ou un puisard destiné à recueillir des liquides, comme l'huile dans un moteur, l'eau dans une excavation ou les eaux usées dans un bac de rétention.

A noun referring to a reservoir, pit, or well that collects liquids, such as oil in an engine, water in a hole, or waste water in a covered cistern.

1. Oil reservoir in an engineB2formaltechnical

   A container or reservoir in an internal combustion engine where oil collects and is stored.

   Carter d'huile

   • The mechanic drained the oil from the engine sump.
   • A cracked sump can cause a serious oil leak.
   • Regularly check the sump for metal debris.

2. Water collection holeB2formal

   A pit or hole, often in a basement or mine, where water naturally collects.

   Puisard

   • A sump pump is essential to keep the basement dry.
   • Water accumulated in the sump after the heavy rain.
   • They dug a sump to drain the flooded area.

   Synonymescesspoolcisternpitreservoirsinkwell

3. Covered cistern for wasteC1formalbritish

   A covered pit or cistern designed to receive and hold waste water or sewage.

   Puisard

   • The old house had a sump for collecting sewage.
   • Waste water flows directly into the sump.
   • They installed a new sump to manage the drainage.

   Synonymescesspitcesspoolseptic tank