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A piece of porous material used for washing or cleaning
“If you're not sure whether your curtain will survive washing, clean it with a sponge and cleanser, and then rinse it in water with a soda solution.”
Any of various marine invertebrates
One who habitually relies on or exploits others while giving nothing in return
“Homer eventually determined that Otto was a parasitic sponge whom he wanted out of his house at once.”
A type of light cake or pudding
“If you are really pushed for time, you could buy a sponge from the bakery and coat it with some icing yourself.”
A person suffering from alcoholism
Drain on financial resources
One who learns quickly
A mixture of flour and water with a little yeast
A piece of cloth for cleaning or covering something, e.g. a dishcloth or a tablecloth
A thorough cleaning or inspection
A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely
Someone who digs or mines for gold
An instance of washing something
A soft, wet, shapeless mass of material
To clean with a wet sponge or cloth
“She then proceeded to sponge herself with the rag that accompanied her water-jug.”
To wipe or scrub with a wet sponge or cloth
“Sponge the surface dry with a towel.”
To absorb or soak up a liquid
“The bricks were so porous that they would sponge up the water and create dampness in the interior.”
To take advantage of the kindness or generosity of others
“Too many people either sponge off her generosity, or see her as an opportunity for their own benefit.”
To absorb, to soak up
To depend on financially
To consume a liquid
To share in, or take the credit for, the accomplishments of someone else
Have a loan of
To ask for and receive (charitable donations)
To politely or formally ask for
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