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sump

[suhmp] / sʌmp /


NOUN
cesspool
Synonyms
STRONG


Example Sentences

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Sump pumps, tarps and roof patches have been flying off the shelves as residents grapple with leaks and floods in their homes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024

Sump pumps have a life span of about 10 years, and they always seem to fail during a big storm.

From Washington Post • Jun. 15, 2022

A boat that once topped out close to 90 mph now nudges 120 with #6 SSM Dry Sump Drives.

From Time Magazine Archive




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