moon pool

== English == === Etymology === From moon +‎ pool, from the fact that, on some nights, moonlight can be seen reflected by the surface of the sea through the opening, making it resemble a swimming pool. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmuːnpuːl/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmunˌpul/ === Noun === moon pool (plural moon pools) (nautical, chiefly oil industry) An opening in the base of the hull of a vessel (especially a marine drilling platform), which is used for lowering equipment into the sea below. ==== Alternative forms ==== moonpool moon-pool ==== Hyponyms ==== wet porch ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === moon pool on Wikipedia.Wikipedia “moon pool”, in Collins English Dictionary, 2011–present.