Poole

[ pool ]

/ pul /

noun

a port in Dorset, in S England.

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Examples from the Web for poole

Despite his formidable name, Poole is far from being the Green-Wood resident with the most blood on his hands.
Brooklyn’s Gangster Graveyard|Nina Strochlic|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Although Poole worked with Allen for many years, he too was startled by the relationship.
Bill Allen: Tipper Gore’s Secretive New Beau|Sandra McElwaine|July 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“Fans love to see him do the walk from the dressing room to the ring,” says Poole.
Manny Pacquiao, Boxing's Biggest Star|Allen Barra|November 12, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Whatever it might have been, he hurried to Poole, got hold of his arm, and told him to come forward into the bows.
Fitz the Filibuster|George Manville Fenn

He actually took a town in Cornwall, laid Portland under contribution, and burnt the town of Poole.
The Story of Rouen|Sir Theodore Andrea Cook
Poole waited Jasper's next visit with impatience and sanguine delight.
What Will He Do With It, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton
And thus it was that Mallett came to hear of the yawl at Poole.
The Queen's Cup|G. A. Henty
If it hath neither it is called Stagnum a standing Poole, also Palus; a fenne.
A Briefe Introduction to Geography|William Pemble

British Dictionary definitions for poole

Poole

/ (puːl) /

noun

a port and resort in S England, in Poole unitary authority, Dorset, on Poole Harbour; seat of Bournemouth University (1992). Pop: 144 800 (2001)

a unitary authority in S England, in Dorset. Pop: 137 500 (2003 est). Area: 37 sq km (14 sq miles)

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