pump out

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w>pump out

vt sep liquid, air → herauspumpen; boat, cellar → auspumpen, leer pumpen; stomach → auspumpen

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It was our fate to pump in that ship, to pump out of her, to pump into her; and after keeping water out of her to save ourselves from being drowned, we frantically poured water into her to save ourselves from being burnt.

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Although not yet officially operational, the Tamar, which is some 10 knots faster than current standard lifeboats, was able to pump out water from the yacht and tow it the 14 miles to safety at Tenby harbour.

First call-out for pounds 2m lifeboat

Failing to pump out your septic system or discharging too much wastewater down the drain can lead to a buildup of organic material, which causes the biomat to grow too thick.