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The correct spelling is pools.
How to pronounce pools
/puːlz/
nounIPA: /puːlz/
Say it like: Poo-ls
The correct spelling is pools. 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. For example: "the pools of Solomon"
Usage Examples
“the pools of Solomon”
“There is a limited pool of candidates from which to choose the new manager.”
“a pool of blood”
Meanings
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.A small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.
- 3.A supply of resources.
- 4.(by extension) A set of resources that are kept ready to use.
- 5.A small amount of liquid on a surface.
verb
- 1.(of a liquid) To form a pool.
- 2.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.
- 3.To combine or contribute with others, as for a commercial, speculative, or gambling transaction.
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