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