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spool
 n.— «In Southlake Town Square, some brownstones have “spools,” a combination of a small pool and spa.» —“Some accept town houses, others not so much” by Sarah Bahari Telegram-Star (Dallas, Texas) July 8, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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