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parasite, sponge, leech, sponger | a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage | |
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sponge, poriferan, parazoan | primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies | |
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sponge | wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten | |
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sponge | 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 | |
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sponge | soak up with a sponge | |
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sponge | gather sponges, in the ocean | |
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bum, grub, sponge, cadge, mooch | ask for and get free; be a parasite | |
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sponge | erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard | |
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sponge, quick study | someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily |