pool

/pul/

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.

the pools of Solomon

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

A supply of resources.

There is a limited pool of candidates from which to choose the new manager.

(by extension) A set of resources that are kept ready to use.

A small amount of liquid on a surface.

a pool of blood

A localized glow of light.