Definition of Sponge

Noun

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

Verb

  • gather sponges, in the ocean
  • soak up with a sponge
  • erase with a sponge
    as of words on a blackboard
  • ask for and get free
    be a parasite
  • wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Sponge

  • Scrabble® score of the sponge (9)
  • Word Chums® score of the sponge (12)
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Unscramble sponge

79 unscramble word found using the letters sponge.
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