pool

noun

UK /puːl/

Word Forms

singular	pool
plural	pools

1
countable a small area of still liquid
The water collected in a little pool at the bottom of the cliff.
pool of:
a muddy road dotted with pools of rainwater
a pool of blood
Synonyms and related words
General words for amounts of liquid
river
pool
drop
1. 1a
  a swimming pool
  Synonyms and related words
  Swimming pools and swimming and diving equipment
  aqualung
  armband
  diving bell
  Synonyms and related words
  Buildings and areas for entertainment and leisure
  amphitheatre
  aquarium
  arena
2
uncountable a game in which two players hit balls into holes at the edges of a table using a long stick called a cue. Pool is similar to snooker and billiards but is played on a smaller table.
Synonyms and related words
Snooker, billiards and pool
baize
bar billiards
billiards
3
countable a small area of light
pool of:
The sun cast a small pool of light on the dirty floor.
Synonyms and related words
General words for light and brightness
light
flash
gleam
4

the pools
Britisha national competition in which people try to win money by guessing the results of football matches each week
Synonyms and related words
Gambling games and places where gambling takes place
a game of chance
betting shop
bingo
5
countable a group of people who are available to work
recruiting from the graduate pool
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people who work together
army
board
body
1. 5a
  a number or amount of something available for sharing
  a car pool
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for numbers, amounts and quantities
  accumulation
  allocation
  allowance
See alsotyping pool

pool

noun

US /pul/

Word Forms

singular	pool
plural	pools

1
countable a small area of still liquid
The water collected in a little pool at the bottom of the cliff.
pool of:
a muddy road dotted with pools of rainwater
a pool of blood
Synonyms and related words
General words for amounts of liquid
splash
sip
drop
1. 1a
  a swimming pool
  Synonyms and related words
  Swimming pools and swimming and diving equipment
  aqualung
  Aqualung
  bathhouse
  Synonyms and related words
  Buildings and areas for entertainment and leisure
  amphitheater
  aquarium
  arena
2
uncountable a game in which two players hit balls into holes at the edges of a table using a long stick called a cue
Synonyms and related words
Snooker, billiards and pool
baize
bar billiards
billiards
3
countable a small area of light
pool of:
The sun cast a small pool of light on the dirty floor.
Synonyms and related words
General words for light and brightness
light
flash
gleam
4
uncountable a competition in which people try to guess the result of a game, competition, etc. and win money
Synonyms and related words
Gambling games and places where gambling takes place
a game of chance
bingo
bingo
5
countable a group of people who are available to work
The training program is helping to establish a pool of local qualified craftsmen.
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people who work together
army
board
body
1. 5a
  a number or amount of something available for sharing
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for numbers, amounts and quantities
  accumulation
  allocation
  allowance
See alsotyping pool

pool

verb transitive

UK /puːl/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	pool
he/she/it	pools
present participle	pooling
past tense	pooled
past participle	pooled

1
to share something such as money, ideas, equipment etc with a group of people, especially so that they can work more effectively together
It seemed sensible for us to pool our resources.
Synonyms and related words
To share or divide something between people
share
divide
distribute

pool

verb transitive

US /pul/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	pool
he/she/it	pools
present participle	pooling
past tense	pooled
past participle	pooled

1
to share something such as money, ideas, equipment, etc. with a group of people, especially so that they can work more effectively together
It seemed sensible for us to pool our resources.
Synonyms and related words
To share or divide something between people
share
divide
distribute

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