SPONGE

(noun) primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies
synonyms : parazoan , poriferan
(noun) a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
synonyms : leech , parasite , sponger
She always stuck to him like a parasite, never letting go for even a minute. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily
"she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge"
synonyms : quick study
(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
(verb) gather sponges, in the ocean
(verb) wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
(verb) soak up with a sponge
(verb) erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard
(verb) ask for and get free; be a parasite
synonyms : bum , cadge , grub , mooch

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