SPONGE
Scrabble letter values: S1P3O1N1G2E1 = 9
Definition
- 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.
- noun someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily. — synonyms: quick_study
- noun a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage. — synonyms: leech, parasite, sponger
- noun primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework. — synonyms: poriferan, parazoan
- verb wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten.
- verb ask for and get free. — synonyms: mooch, bum, cadge, grub
- verb erase with a sponge.
- verb soak up with a sponge.
- verb gather sponges, in the ocean.
Examples
- “she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge”
- “usually occurs in sessile colonies”
- “be a parasite”