sump pump

noun

a pump for removing liquid or wastes from a sump.

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Word History and Origins

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Example Sentences

If the power goes out during a storm or other disaster, use the Champion gas generator to run refrigerators, freezers, sump pumps, and just about any other major appliance.

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