Pool

usgb/puːl/
noun

A small body of still water.

There is a small pool of water by the garden.
Visual representation of "pool" - A small body of still water.

Often appears as...

  • swimming pool
  • pool of water
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Visual representation of "pool"
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Natural Settings

Often used to describe smaller bodies of water in nature, such as ponds.

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Ducks swam in the small pool.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to express accumulation of liquid-like things.

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A pool of sunlight illuminated the room.
Visual representation of the word "Pool"

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