1. sponge
verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten.
Synonyms
Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
2. sponge
noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] 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.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
3. sponge
noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.
Antonyms
Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
4. bag
noun. ['ˈbæg'] a flexible container with a single opening.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bag (English)
- bagge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- baggi (Old Norse)
5. bag
noun. ['ˈbæg'] the quantity of game taken in a particular period (usually by one person).
Synonyms
Etymology
- bag (English)
- bagge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- baggi (Old Norse)
6. bag
noun. ['ˈbæg'] a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women).
Synonyms
Etymology
- bag (English)
- bagge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- baggi (Old Norse)
7. bag
noun. ['ˈbæg'] a place that the runner must touch before scoring.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bag (English)
- bagge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- baggi (Old Norse)
8. bag
noun. ['ˈbæg'] the quantity that a bag will hold.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bag (English)
- bagge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- baggi (Old Norse)
9. bag
verb. ['ˈbæg'] capture or kill, as in hunting.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bag (English)
- bagge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- baggi (Old Norse)