Synonyms for Pool (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the combined stakes of the betters):
kitty
WordNet sense 2 (a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid):
puddle
WordNet sense 3 (a small lake):
pond
WordNet sense 4 (an association of companies for some definite purpose):
consortium, syndicate, syndicate
WordNet sense 5 (any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets):
pocket billiards
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