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3. sponge
verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten.
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Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
4. 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.
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Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
5. sponge
noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.
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Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
6. sponge
noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies.
Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)