pool

/pˈul/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
a small lake
“the pond was too small for sailing”
an organization of people or resources that can be shared
“a car pool”
an association of companies for some definite purpose
any communal combination of funds
“everyone contributed to the pool”
a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid
“there were puddles of muddy water in the road after the rain”
the combined stakes of the betters
something resembling a pool of liquid
“he stood in a pool of light”
any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets

verb

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