sponge
9 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #8,930
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
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
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/spˈʌndʒ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural sponges
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advant
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Anagrams
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