Meaning of SPONGER
| Pronunciation: | | 'spunjur
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- [n] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
- [n] a workman employed to collect sponges
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SPONGER is a 7 letter word that starts with S. |
| | Synonyms: | | leech, parasite, sponge |
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| | See Also: | | follower, working man, working person, workman | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Spon"ger\, n.
1. One who sponges, or uses a sponge.
2. One employed in gathering sponges.
3. Fig.: A parasitical dependent; a hanger-on.
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