noun
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
noun
someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily
Synonyms
quick study
Examples
- she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge
noun
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
Synonyms
noun
primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework
Synonyms
Examples
- usually occurs in sessile colonies
verb
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
verb
ask for and get free
Synonyms
Examples
- be a parasite
verb
erase with a sponge
Examples
- as of words on a blackboard
verb
soak up with a sponge
verb
gather sponges, in the ocean