HyperDic: sponger

English > 2 senses of the word sponger:
NOUNperson spongera workman employed to collect sponges
person sponger, leech, parasite, spongea follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
English > sponger: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA workman employed to collect sponges.
Broaderworkman, workingman, working man, working personAn employee who performs manual or industrial labor
Spanishcafiche, gorrón
Verbsspongegather sponges, in the ocean
English > sponger: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.
Synonymsleech, parasite, sponge
BroaderfollowerA person who accepts the leadership / leadership of another
Spanishesponja, estrujador, parásito, sanguijuela
Catalanparàsit, sangonella, sangonera
Verbsspongeask for and get free

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