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sponge

(v): wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten

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(v): rub with a circular motion

(v): ask for and get free; be a parasite

(v): come into possession of

(v): erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard

(v): remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing

(v): soak up with a sponge

(v): to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

(v): gather sponges, in the ocean

(v): assemble or get together

(n): a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used

(n): a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

(n): someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily

(n): someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs

(n): a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

(n): a person who accepts the leadership of another

(n): primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies

(n): any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification

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9 months ago chained_bear said:

And of course WeirdNet thinks the most common usage is as a verb...

9 months ago bilby said:

Also a bread mix, particularly one that is left to ferment before being worked to a dough.

about 1 year ago brandonpepin said: Animal or cleaning product. Its up to you.

1: A sponge is a porous animal found in the bottom of the ocean.

2: A small porous tool used to wash various thigs such as dishes or cars. Can be synthetic or made by the actual animal.

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