sponge
میں سپنج
definition
verb
she sponged him down in an attempt to cool his fever
wipe, rub, or clean with a wet sponge or cloth.
they found they could earn a perfectly good living by sponging off others
obtain or accept money or food from other people without doing or intending to do anything in return.
noun
Other images are just as mystifying the spine of a sea urchin, sharks' teeth, sponges and ascidians, to name a few.
a primitive sedentary aquatic invertebrate with a soft porous body that is typically supported by a framework of fibers or calcareous or glassy spicules. Sponges draw in a current of water to extract nutrients and oxygen.
This increases insulation and avoids the need for surface treatment, while the vegetation absorbs rain like a sponge , reducing or at least delaying run-off.
a piece of a soft, light, porous substance originally consisting of the fibrous skeleton of an invertebrate but now usually made of synthetic material. Sponges absorb liquid and are used for washing and cleaning.
translation of 'sponge'
noun
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example
I hid sharp unease behind the cream 'sponge' and sugar tongs.
Once worms are added to the bedding, the moisture level should remain approximately that of a wrung-out 'sponge' .
They fetch a 'sponge' and smelling salts, and go upstairs to the room where Grace Poole usually stays.
Worryingly, more than one in ten only rinse the cloth or 'sponge' , which doesn't kill any harboured bacteria and could in fact spread the invisible germs around kitchen surfaces.
he edged closer, clearly intending to 'sponge' money from her
Then we would mist the back with water and rub it down with a 'sponge' so when it dried it would shrink tightly.
When it is done as well as this, it leaves one feeling like a well wrung 'sponge' .
the headguard is padded with 'sponge'
Maggie is quite horrifyingly selfish and happy to 'sponge' off Ella while she susses out the situation.
Mrs Warburton was suddenly coming towards her, holding a large slice of cream 'sponge' on a plate.
Be a 'sponge' - absorb as much inspiration as you can from watching other artists perform.
platinum 'sponge'
they gave him a quick 'sponge' down
However, Dubuffet soon extended the meaning of the word ‘assemblage’ to cover small sculptures he made from such materials as 'sponge' and scraps of wood.
they gave him a quick 'sponge' down
In the most recent sculptures, Starr has worked with thinner slices of 'sponge' , laid on the floor like mats or stacked like towels, all oozing floods of paint.
he edged closer, clearly intending to 'sponge' money from her
a chocolate 'sponge'
I'll go and 'sponge' this orange juice off my dress
platinum 'sponge'
Of those that use a dishcloth or 'sponge' , a third disinfect, boil or bleach it to keep it clean - the most effective methods.
the headguard is padded with 'sponge'
However, passive organic matter acts much like a 'sponge' , holding a lot of water.
the gateau is made with moist 'sponge'
This increases insulation and avoids the need for surface treatment, while the vegetation absorbs rain like a 'sponge' , reducing or at least delaying run-off.
I'll go and 'sponge' this orange juice off my dress
Enthusiasm is crucial, as is respect, politeness and the 'sponge-like' ability to absorb knowledge.
Brain tissues of infected animals have a 'sponge-like' appearance when examined under a microscope.
Two are notable-a witty fop, who lives nearby, and a down-at-the-heels aristocrat, who has been 'sponging' off the family for decades.
Sometimes a different fruit is used and some cooks may substitute 'sponge cake' for shortcake; but no alternative version can match the excellence of the original.
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