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- spoliation/ˌspəʊ.liˈeɪ.ʃən/The act of plundering, pillaging, or destroying something, especially during war, conflict, or by illegal means.nounC2
- sponcon/ˈspɒn.kɒn/Content that appears to be organic or editorial but is actually sponsored by a brand or company.nounLow
- spondee/ˈspɒn.diː/A metrical foot in poetry consisting of two long or stressed syllables.nounC2
- spondulicks/spɒnˈdjuːlɪks/Money, especially in the form of cash.nounLow
- spondulix/spɒnˈdjuːlɪks/Slang term for money; cash.nounRare / Archaic Slang
- spondylitis/ˌspɒn.dɪˈlaɪ.tɪs/inflammation of one or more vertebraenounlow
- spondylolisthesis/ˌspɒn.dɪ.ləʊ.lɪsˈθiː.sɪs/A medical condition where one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below it.nounLow
- spondylosis/ˌspɒn.dɪˈləʊ.sɪs/A degenerative condition of the spine, especially involving the vertebrae and intervertebral discs.nounC2
- sponge/spʌndʒ/A soft, porous, absorbent cleaning tool made from natural or synthetic material, or a simple sea animal with a porous body structure.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- sponge bag/ˈspʌndʒ ˌbæɡ/A small waterproof bag, typically with a zipper, used for holding toiletries such as soap, toothpaste, and a sponge for washing.nounC1
- sponge bath/ˌspʌndʒ ˈbɑːθ/A wash given to someone, especially an ill or immobile person, using a wet sponge or cloth rather than immersing the body in water.nounLow
- sponge cake/ˌspʌndʒ ˈkeɪk/A light, soft cake made with eggs, sugar, and flour, and typically without fat, achieving its texture from whipped eggs.nounB2
- sponge cloth/spʌndʒ klɒθ/A soft, absorbent cloth, typically made of cotton or cellulose, used for cleaning and wiping surfaces.nounLow
- sponge down/ˌspʌndʒ ˈdaʊn/To clean or wash a surface, oneself, or an object by wiping it with a wet sponge.nounverbC1
- sponge iron/spʌndʒ ˈaɪən/A type of porous iron produced by directly reducing iron ore without melting it.nounC1
- sponge rubber/ˌspʌndʒ ˈrʌbə(r)/A porous, elastic material resembling natural sponge, made from rubber.nounC1
- sponge tree/spʌndʒ triː/A small tree or shrub of the genus Acacia, especially Acacia farnesiana, known for its fragrant yellow flowers and sponge-like pods.nounLow
- sponged ware/spʌndʒd weə(r)/Pottery, especially earthenware, that has been decorated by applying colored slips or pigments using a sponge, creating a dappled, mottled, or textured surface pattern.nounVery Low
- spongefly/ˈspʌndʒflaɪ/A common name for certain insects in the order Neuroptera, particularly Sisyridae, whose larvae feed on freshwater sponges.nounRare/Term of Art
- sponger/ˈspʌn(d)ʒə/A person who lives at others' expense, habitually borrowing or obtaining food, money, or other benefits without intending to repay or reciprocate.nounC2
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