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Synonyms for sump


Grammar : Noun
Spell : suhmp
Phonetic Transcription : sʌmp

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Définition of sump

Origin :
  • early 15c., "marsh, morass," from Middle Dutch somp or Middle Low German sump, from Proto-Germanic *sumpaz. Meaning "pit to collect water" is first found 1650s.
  • As in bog : noun swamp
  • As in septic tank : noun system for sewage disposal
  • As in cesspool : noun pit
Example sentences :
  • Because, as he was prone to admit to himself, "dey was sump'in' in de unnerstannin'."
  • Extract from : « The heart of happy hollow » by Paul Laurence Dunbar
  • A manhole had to be put in the top and a sump in the bottom.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
  • It may have been on the office sofa or it may have been in the sump.
  • Extract from : « A Safety Match » by Ian Hay
  • But lemme tell ye, thar was more'n sump'n to eat in that bag!
  • Extract from : « A Cumberland Vendetta » by John Fox, Jr.
  • We've got a good quarter-mile of deep rock for the sump hole.
  • Extract from : « The Thirst Quenchers » by Rick Raphael
  • That was the purpose of the four nuclear pumps in the sump hole.
  • Extract from : « The Thirst Quenchers » by Rick Raphael
  • "I got sump'n to tell you," said July, hastening to change an embarrassing subject.
  • Extract from : « Captain Ted » by Louis Pendleton
  • "He wuz jes signin' some kin' er deeds or sump'n," said Daddy.
  • Extract from : « Diddie, Dumps & Tot » by Louise-Clarke Pyrnelle
  • Ef I ain't done come traipsin' off en lef' my ole man money-pus, en he got sump'n' in dar w'at he won't take a purty fer, needer!
  • Extract from : « Nights With Uncle Remus » by Joel Chandler Harris
  • Nex' time you see a crowd er folks lookin' at sump'n' right hard, you des watch um, honey.
  • Extract from : « Nights With Uncle Remus » by Joel Chandler Harris
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