Sump vs Bilge - What's the difference?
sump | bilge |
A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
The lowest part of a mine shaft into which water drains.
A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.
(automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
(nautical) The pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501).
(construction) An intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage.
Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.
* We discovered a new passage, but it sumped after 100 metres.
* This low passage sumps quickly after moderate rainfall.
(nautical) The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.
(nautical) The lowest inner part of a ship's hull.
(uncountable) The water accumulated in the bilge, the bilge water.
(slang, uncountable) Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.
The bulging part of a barrel or cask.
(nautical) To spring a leak in the bilge.
To bulge or swell.
(nautical) To break open the bilge(s) of.