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/puːl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A small body of still water.
The children splashed around in the pool during the hot summer day.
A game played on a rectangular table covered with green cloth, in which players use cues to hit balls into one of six pockets.
We played a few games of pool at the bar last night.
A supply or accumulation of resources or information used for a specific purpose.
The organization has a pool of volunteers ready to help at any time.
A collective group of things or people.
The pool of candidates for the job was impressive.
verb
To combine resources or efforts for a common purpose.
The two companies decided to pool their resources to develop the new technology.
Etymology
From Middle English 'pole', related to the concept of a small body of water.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pool of resources
A combined group of resources available for a project.
pooling together
The act of collecting resources or efforts for a common purpose.
pool party
A social event centered around swimming and pool activities.
Related Words
swimming
The sport or activity of moving through water by using the arms and legs.
billiards
A game played on a rectangular table covered with a cloth where players use a cue to hit balls into pockets.
Slang Meanings
Playing pool as a recreational activity.
Let's hit the pool for a few games tonight.
To gather resources among friends for a common purchase.
We should pool our money together to buy a gift.