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Sump

A round pit of stone, lined with clay, for receiving the metal on its first fusion.

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Cistern 76% connected

An artificial reservoir or tank for holding water, beer, or other liquids.

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Reservoir 76% connected

A place where anything is kept in store; especially, a place where water is collected and kept for use when wanted, as to supply a fountain, a canal,…

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Well 76% connected

An issue of water from the earth; a spring; a fountain.

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Cesspool 92% connected

A cistern in the course, or the termination, of a drain, to collect sedimentary or superfluous matter; a privy vault; any receptacle of filth.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sink 92% connected

To fall by, or as by, the force of gravity; to descend lower and lower; to decline gradually; to subside; as, a stone sinks in water; waves rise and…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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