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Pumped: Slang meaning the muscles have been made large by increasing blood supply to them through exercise.

Wet Sump: As part of the lubricating system of an internal combustion engine, a wet sump is a built-in oil reservoir at the base of the engine. From there oil is pumped into various engine bearings an . . . View Full Definition

Dry Sump: An oil lubrication system for four-stroke and two-stroke internal combustion engines that incorporates an additional oil reservoir as compared to a wet sump system. Rather than the oil being . . . View Full Definition

Septic System: A system for collecting, treating and eliminating waste from a home waste drainage system.

Motor Structure: The part of the speaker that moves a diaphragm to produce sound. The motor structure basically consists of a voice coil that sits inside a cylindrical magnet. Alternating current is pumped t . . . View Full Definition

Evaporative Coolers (Swamp Cooler): An economical method of cooling a home in a dry climate. An evaporative cooler is a large box-like unit, four sides of which are removable panels with vents that let air flow through. Inside . . . View Full Definition

Dry Dock: A sealed docking facility from which water is pumped enabling maintenance and repairs to be performed on a ship's hull and keel. Don't worry - you'll never be onboard when a ship is in dry dock!