0 past simple and past participle of sponge
1 to get money, food, etc. from other people, especially in order to live without working:
sponging off the state
2 to rub something or someone with a wet sponge or cloth, especially to clean it, him, or her:
We are, therefore, very jealous to see that their health is not sponged upon by their richer and less healthy brethren in the towns.
They have sponged on it.
There is also coming into use a cap with a waterproof plastic top which does not have to be washed but can be sponged with soap and water.
Depending upon the product, they can be rolled, trowelled or sponged on.
Layers of paint of varnishes can be sponged on to create an uneven pattern.
I am convinced a lot of people sponged off him and, all the while, the club were sliding.
