sponge >> spʌn(d)ʒ
Definition: [noun] a primitive sedentary aquatic invertebrate with a soft porous body that is typically supported by a framework of fibres or calcareous or glassy spicules. Sponges draw in a current of water to extract nutrients and oxygen.
Definition: [noun] a piece of a soft, light, porous absorbent substance originally consisting of the fibrous skeleton of an aquatic invertebrate but now usually made of synthetic material, used for washing and cleaning.
Definition: [noun] a light cake made by beating eggs with sugar, flour, and usually butter or other fat.
Example: a chocolate sponge
Definition: [noun] a person who lives at someone else's expense.
Definition: [noun] a heavy drinker.
Definition: [verb] wipe or clean with a wet sponge or cloth.
Example: she sponged him down in an attempt to cool his fever
Definition: [verb] obtain or accept money or food from other people without doing or intending to do anything in return.
Example: they found they could earn a perfectly good living by sponging off others