Sump and Trough

Sump

Sump noun - A well or other hole in which water has collected.
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Trough and sump are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trough" instead a noun "Sump".

Trough

Trough noun - A long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas).
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Sump and trough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sump" instead a noun "Trough".
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