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primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies a porous mass of interlacing fibers the forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used gather sponges, in the ocean wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten soak up with a sponge erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily; "she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge" a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage ask for and get free; be a parasite |
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