pool

/puːl/noun
Elementary
1

A small and rather deep area of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream or river; a reservoir for water.

2

Any small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.

3

Ellipsis of swimming pool.

4

A set of resources that are kept ready to use.

5

Any group of like things.

6

A small amount of liquid on a surface.

7

A localized glow of light.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing