Word: POOL
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Definition of POOL
- A small and rather deep collection of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream; a reservoir for water.
"the pools of Solomon"
- A small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.
- A supply of resources.
"There is a limited pool of candidates from which to choose the new manager."
- (of a liquid) To form a pool.
- A pool of water used for swimming, usually one which has been artificially constructed.
- (game) A game at billiards, in which each of the players stakes a certain sum, the winner taking the whole; also, in public billiard rooms, a game in which the loser pays the entrance fee for all who engage in the game.
- A cue sport played on a pool table. There are 15 balls, 7 of one colour, 7 of another, and the black ball (also called the 8 ball). A player must pocket all their own colour balls and then the black ball in order to win.
- In rifle shooting, a contest in which each competitor pays a certain sum for every shot he makes, the net proceeds being divided among the winners.
- To put together; contribute to a common fund, on the basis of a mutual division of profits or losses; to make a common interest of.
"We must pool our resources."
- To combine or contribute with others, as for a commercial, speculative, or gambling transaction.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "pool" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "pool", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is POOL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is POOL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in POOL? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing POOL:
- # the pool effect
- # master of pool
- # playing with pool
- # in terms of pool
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