cárter — meaning in English

English meaning

• sump noun A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.

Senses

cárter is used for these senses in English:

• crankcase The part of an engine that contains the crankshaft.
• sump (automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.

sump — full definition

1. noun A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
2. noun In a car engine, the reservoir at the bottom that holds the oil.