sump pump

noun

a pump for removing liquid or wastes from a sump.

Origin of sump pump

¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Words Nearby sump pump

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How to use sump pump in a sentence

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.
Best gas generator: Weather the storm with these reliable picks for home and outdoor use | Irena Collaku | July 21, 2021 | Popular-Science

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