sponge
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- 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
- n someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily
she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge - n a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
- n primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies
- v wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
- v ask for and get free; be a parasite
- v erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard
- v soak up with a sponge
- v gather sponges, in the ocean
- Problem was, he bought a synthetic sponge instead of a genuine sea sponge, and when Jesse Tafero was strapped in, his head caught fire.
- But an increasing number have switched to more technologically sophisticated sponge systems that automate the counting to enhance patient safety.
- He outfitted Natalia with a pair of swimmer's goggles, the lenses blocked by sponge rubber and aluminum foil, and asked Komissarov again to demonstrate his pupil's talents.