POOLS

An excavation that is (usually) filled with water

A small lake

Example: "The pond was too small for sailing"

An organization of people or resources that can be shared

Example: "A car pool"

An association of companies for some definite purpose

Any communal combination of funds

Example: "Everyone contributed to the pool"

A small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid

Example: "There were puddles of muddy water in the road after the rain"

The combined stakes of the betters

Something resembling a pool of liquid

Example: "He stood in a pool of light"

Any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets