sponge

  1. Noun.  (countable) Any of various marine invertebrates, mostly of the phylum ''Porifera'', that have a porous skeleton often of silica.
  2. Noun.  (countable) A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).
  3. Noun.  (uncountable) A porous material such as sponges consist of.
  4. Noun.  (informal) A heavy drinker.
  5. Noun.  (countable, uncountable) A type of light cake; sponge cake.
  6. Noun.  (countable, uncountable) A type of steamed pudding.
  7. Noun.  (slang) A person who takes advantage of the generosity of others (abstractly imagined to absorb or soak up the money or efforts of others like a sponge).
  8. Noun.  (countable) A form of contraception that is inserted vaginally; a contraceptive sponge.
  9. Verb.  (slang) To take advantage of the kindness of others.
  10. Verb.  To clean, soak up, or dab with a sponge.

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