pool synonyms

pool

n.

  1. Small body of liquid, usually water

    puddle, mudpuddle, pond, lake, fishpond, millpond, swim tank, natatorium, tarn; see also lake.

  2. Supply

    funds, provisions, amount available; see equipment, supply 2.

  3. Game

    billiards, pocket billiards, straight pool, 8-ball, 9-ball, snooker, slop, lag.

pool

v.

combine, merge, blend; see join 1.

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