sponge, n.
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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
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primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies
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parazoan poriferan sponge
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a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
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leech parasite sponge sponger
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someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily
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quick study sponge
sample sentences
"she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge"
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