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sponge v. wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
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sponge 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
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sponge n. [
quick study] someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily; "she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge"
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sponge v. [
mooch, bum, cadge, grub] ask for and get free; be a parasite
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sponge n. [
leech, parasite, sponger] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
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