What does sump pump mean?
sump pump
Plural: sump pumps
Definition
A pump in a hole in the basement floor that pushes out any water that collects there.
Example sentences
When the storm hit, the sump pump kicked in just before the water reached the boxes on the floor.
When the storm hit, the sump pump kicked in just before the water reached the boxes on the floor.
The sump pump is honestly the most reliable thing in this house; it has survived three floods without a hiccup.
That sump pump keeps gurgling like it's gasping for air. Is it supposed to do that?
That sump pump keeps gurgling like it's gasping for air. Is it supposed to do that?