Third-person singular simple present indicative form of throw in the sponge

past participle of throw in the sponge

present participle of throw in the sponge

Oscarella carmela, a species of sponge.

Synonym of barbell pad

plural of squat sponge

A type of bathing, usually conducted in hospitals, which involves washing someone with a sponge. Usually the person being washed is bed-ridden.

A light, soft, baked dessert (commonly layered with cream and jam) that is typically made with flour, sugar, baking powder and eggs, and has a firm, yet well aerated structure, similar to that of a sea sponge.

(historical) A place of temporary confinement for debtors, kept by a bailiff, where debtors were sponged of all money they had on themselves, before being transferred to debtor's prison.

plural of bath sponge