0 a soft substance that is full of small holes and can absorb a lot of liquid, and is used for washing and cleaning --
1 a soft cake made with eggs, sugar, and flour and usually a type of fat such as butter --
2 to get money, food, etc. from other people, especially in order to live without working: --
sponging off the state
3 to rub something or someone with a wet sponge or cloth, especially to clean it, him, or her: --
4 a substance that is full of holes, soft when wet, and able to absorb a lot of liquid, used for washing and cleaning: --
5 to get money, food, or other needs from other people rather than by taking care of yourself, or to live by getting help from other people: --