Meaning of the word pools in English

What does pools mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pools

US /puːlz/
UK /puːlz/

Plural Noun

1.

small areas of still water, typically formed naturally

Example:
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After the rain, small pools of water collected in the potholes.
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The children loved splashing in the rock pools at the beach.
2.

artificial basins of water, typically for swimming

Example:
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Many hotels have swimming pools for their guests.
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The public pools are usually very crowded in summer.
3.

a game played on a billiard table with six pockets, in which cues are used to strike balls into the pockets

Example:
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They spent the evening playing pools at the local pub.
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He's very good at playing pools.

Verb

combine (resources or efforts) for a common purpose

Example:
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Let's pool our money to buy a bigger gift.
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The companies decided to pool their resources for the new project.