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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.
  • A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
  • automotive The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
  • construction An intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage.
  • nautical The circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501).
  • The lowest part of a mine shaft into which water drains.

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Verb:

  • transitive Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.

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