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monument Word or Phrase:OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL *  
Definition:An unenclosed feature, usually sub-terranean, constructed to contain water for public or private recreation and sporting avtivities. Sometimes part of a LIDO complex. Use INDOOR SWIMMING POOL for pools with a covering structure.

monument Word or Phrase:INDOOR SWIMMING POOL *  
Definition:An enclosed feature, usually sub-terranean, constructed to contain water for public or private recreation and sporting activities. Often part of a larger SPORTS CENTRE. Use OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL for unenclosed pools.

monument Word or Phrase:TIDAL SWIMMING POOL *  
Definition:Manmade structure for bathing or swimming that is located on the beachfront and filled by tidal waters. Similar to a LIDO, with the main difference being the extent of the built up complex around the pool.

monument Word or Phrase:REFLECTING POOL *  
Definition:A body of water placed in such a way as to reflect a building or landscape feature.

monument Word or Phrase:SEA LION POOL *  
Definition:A pool of water and associated ancillary buildings designed to accommodate sea lions.

monument Word or Phrase:SWIMMING POOL *  
Definition:A large, manmade pool, usually lined with tiles, rubber or similar. Can be placed in the open air, eg. a LIDO, or built as part of a covered sports centre.

monument Word or Phrase:PENGUIN POOL *  
Definition:A pool of water, and ancillary buildings, designed to accommodate penguins.

monument Word or Phrase:DIVING POOL *  
Definition:A large, deep, manmade pool, usually with accompanying diving boards/platforms and forming part of a swimming pool complex.

monument Word or Phrase:PLUNGE POOL *  
Definition:A small cold water bath, often known as a natatio when part of a Roman bath complex.

monument Word or Phrase:CESS POOL *  
Definition:A covered pit into which raw sewage is discharged.

monument Word or Phrase:POOL *  
Definition:A small body of water, either natural or artificial.

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