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1. sponge
verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
Rhymes with Sponge Cloth
- troth
- trauth
- schroth
- krauth
- froth
- broth
- roth
- rauth
- moth
- lauth
- kauth
- hauth
- fauth
- doth
- auth
2. sponge
noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] 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.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
3. sponge
noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.
Etymology
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
4. sponge
noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies.
Etymology
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
5. sponge
noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily.
Synonyms
Etymology
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
6. sponge
verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] gather sponges, in the ocean.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
7. sponge
verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] soak up with a sponge.
Etymology
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
8. sponge
verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard.
Antonyms
Etymology
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
9. sponge
verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] ask for and get free; be a parasite.
Antonyms
Etymology
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
10. cloth
noun. ['ˈklɔθ'] artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers.
Synonyms
- chintz
- felt
- wash-and-wear
- lisle
- khaki
- challis
- quilting
- coating
- monk's cloth
- macintosh
- bombazine
- tapa
- permanent press
- cerecloth
- silk
- satin
- marseille
- cambric
- duffle
- fustian
- knit
- frieze
- seersucker
- metallic
- piece of cloth
- plaid
- towelling
- silesia
- bagging
- duck
- diamante
- camel's hair
- plush
- cashmere
- hopsacking
- grosgrain
- velours
- mackinaw
- toweling
- taffeta
- tappa
- tapis
- leatherette
- gingham
- sailcloth
- stammel
- twill
- samite
- moquette
- wire cloth
- homespun
- linen
- chenille
- foulard
- batiste
- muslin
- polyester
- basket weave
- whipcord
- cobweb
- cotton
- mousseline de sole
- brocade
- watered-silk
- net
- meshwork
- upholstery material
- worsted
- lint
- canvas
- camo
- repp
- tweed
- moleskin
- etamin
- broadcloth
- terry cloth
- artefact
- canopy
- ninon
- pina cloth
- meshing
- grogram
- hopsack
- canvass
- duffel
- baize
- acrylic
- moreen
- jean
- mesh
- georgette
- flannelette
- vicuna
- imitation leather
- etamine
- vulcanized fiber
- tapestry
- Viyella
- batik
- wool
- buckram
- camouflage
- hair
- satinet
- calico
- drapery
- gabardine
- organza
- cretonne
- pinstripe
- corduroy
- fleece
- rep
- suiting
- pepper-and-salt
- satinette
- motley
- material
- crepe
- shantung
- doeskin
- pongee
- chino
- camelhair
- nankeen
- herringbone
- chiffon
- shag
- sponge cloth
- terry
- warp
- tammy
- dungaree
- yoke
- hem
- terrycloth
- pilot cloth
- cord
- faille
- sheeting
- suede cloth
- Velcro
- pique
- wincey
- bunting
- pick
- jaconet
- sackcloth
- haircloth
- horsehair
- paisley
- crape
- shirttail
- rayon
- edging
- suede
- percale
- weft
- mackintosh
- tartan
- khadi
- velour
- diaper
- velvet
- Canton flannel
- khaddar
- camlet
- woolen
- waterproof
- piece of material
- swan's down
- elastic
- trousering
- artifact
- moire
- cotton flannel
- lame
- spandex
- velveteen
- sateen
- madras
- nylon
- poplin
- voile
- linsey-woolsey
- woof
- mohair
- network
- serge
- damask
- olive drab
- woollen
- filling
- durable press
- sacking
- belting
- ticking
- chambray
- fiber
- shirting
- jacquard
- web
- textile
- webbing
- denim
- lace
- crinoline
- aba
- boucle
- fibre
- flannel
- screening
- alpaca
- scrim
- sharkskin
- panting
- dimity
- fabric
- oilcloth
Antonyms
Etymology
- cloth (Middle English (1100-1500))