Phrase Hound found 30 phrases and 5 compound words that contain sponges. The most common are listed below. Open sponges in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 30
- drain spongesplural of drain sponge: A specialized gauze pad with a pre-cut slit designed to fit snugly around medical tubes, catheters, chest tubes, or tracheostomies.
- glass spongesplural of glass sponge: Any organism of the class Hexactinellida of sponges, which has a skeleton made of four-pointed or six-pointed siliceous spicules.
- sea spongesplural of sea sponge: sponge (animal, Porifera)
- calcareous spongesplural of calcareous sponge: Any of many sponges, of the class Calcarea, having skeletons composed of spicules of calcium carbonate
- coralline spongesplural of coralline sponge: Any of many sponges, of the class Sclerospongiae, that have a massive skeleton made of calcium carbonate
- barrel spongesplural of barrel sponge: A sponge of the genus Xestospongia, especially Xestospongia testudinaria.
- bath spongesplural of bath sponge: A commercially used species of soft-bodied sponge (porifer, invertebrate of the phylum Porifera) found throughout the Mediterranean Sea, Spongia officinalis.
- breadcrumb spongesplural of breadcrumb sponge: The sea sponge Halichondria panicea.
- bullet spongesplural of bullet sponge: A character who is able to survive being hit by a large amount of ammunition or other weaponry.
- chewing spongesplural of chewing sponge: A bunch of twigs (most commonly of Salvadora persica) that were beaten until fibrous used as a traditional product for dental hygiene purposes.
- contraceptive spongesplural of contraceptive sponge: A sponge designed to be inserted into the vagina, to prevent conception.
- finger spongesplural of finger sponge: A marine sponge of the phylum Porifera that grows in narrow, elongated, finger-shaped branches.
- fun spongesplural of fun sponge: Someone who or something that takes the fun out of life; a killjoy.
- globe spongesplural of globe sponge: A species of sponge, Tethya aurantium, orange in colour and golf-ball-shaped, found under boulders in the intertidal zone off southern Africa.
- menstrual spongesplural of menstrual sponge: A sponge designed to be inserted into the vagina, to absorb menstrual blood.
- platinum spongesplural of platinum sponge: A porous, grayish-black form of platinum.
- slime spongesplural of slime sponge: Oscarella carmela, a species of sponge.
- smoke spongesplural of smoke sponge: A rubber sponge for removing soot and smoke damage from wallpaper, documents, etc.
- sponges downthird-person singular simple present indicative of sponge down: To clean with a sponge
- sponges outthird-person singular simple present indicative of sponge out: To clean the inside of (something) by using a sponge.
- sponges upthird-person singular simple present indicative of sponge up: To clean with a sponge
- squat spongesplural of squat sponge: A soft envelope designed to surround a barbell bar and spread out the pressure point on the body (otherwise present at squats and hip thrusts).
- Victoria spongesplural of Victoria sponge: A type of sponge cake with a layer of jam sandwiched in the middle.
- honeycomb spongesplural of honeycomb sponge: Any type of marine sponge in a dried or natural state that consists of a honeycomb pattern or structure.
- African net spongesplural of African net sponge: A long, netted, and stretchable bathing tool made of nylon mesh, traditionally used in parts of Africa.
Compound words 5
- cytospongesplural of cytosponge: A sponge contained within a pill on a fine string; once swallowed, the sponge is released and may be withdrawn, collecting cells (for analysis) on the way
- demospongesplural of demosponge: A sponge of the class Demospongiae, having skeletons made of spongin fibers.
- microspongesplural of microsponge: A collection of very small, spongelike particles, having a large porous surface, used for drug delivery.
- nanospongesplural of nanosponge: A sponge that has nanosize holes, especially one used for biomimetic detoxification
- spongestickAlternative form of sponge stick: An absorbent sponge (or folded gauze) attached to a long handle or surgical clamp; used in healthcare settings to absorb fluids, apply topical antiseptics, or clean hard-to-reach areas safely.