Plural of sump
regular plural
The plural of sump is sumps.
Forms of sump
| Singular | sump /sʌmp/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | sumps |
| Countable | countable |
Sumps in a sentence
- This low passage sumps quickly after moderate rainfall.
- All furnaces were built with two sumps, wells or forehearths in which the molten aluminum accumulated, one hearthful or about two metric tons at a time.1947, Transactions of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, Volume 171. From the entry hearthful
- The tank is provided with external feed sumps with shut-off valves to enable the sieve contained in them to be removed and cleaned without the necessity for emptying the tank.1956 April, “"Merchant Navy" Class Pacific Modified”, in Railway Magazine, page 212. From the entry shut-off
Meaning of sump
- noun A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
- noun The lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains.
- noun A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.
Questions about the plural of sump
- What is the plural of sump?
- The plural of sump is sumps.
- Is sump countable?
- Sump is a countable noun.
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