sponge

noun (SUBSTANCE)

/spʌndʒ/

Definition

› [C] a soft substance that is full of small holes and can absorb a lot of liquid, and is used for washing and cleaningEquipment used for cleaning › [S] the action of rubbing something or someone with a wet sponge or cloth in order to clean them: Give it a sponge with a damp cloth - that will remove the blood stains.Cleaning generallyPersonal hygiene and appearance - general words

(Definition of sponge noun (SUBSTANCE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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