"pool of death" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pools of death [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|pools of death}} pool of death (plural pools of death)
  1. (sports) A grouping or division of competitors containing many highly skilled ones, who need to eliminate each other to proceed to the next round. Categories (topical): Sports Synonyms: group of death Related terms: dead pool, death pool
    Sense id: en-pool_of_death-en-noun-0CJtSp-x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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