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sponge meaning and definition
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Definition of sponge (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
- someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily
- "she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge"
- synonyms: quick study
- a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
- primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies
SPONGE verb
Definition of sponge (verb)
Source: Princeton University Wordnet