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One who sponges, or uses a sponge.

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  1. n. One who sponges, or uses a sponge.
  2. n. One employed in gathering sponges.
  3. n. Fig.: A parasitical dependent; a hanger-on.
  4. n. a workman employed to collect sponges
  5. n. a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
  6. 1. One who sponges, or uses a sponge. 2. One employed in gathering sponges. 3. Fig.: A parasitical dependent; a hanger-on.
  7. n. a workman employed to collect sponges