bath sponge

A "bath sponge" can be either a natural marine organism or a synthetic tool used for personal hygiene.

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Definition

A2Hygiene

(general)A handheld tool made from natural or synthetic materials used to wash the body.

Example

  • She used a bath sponge to scrub her back.
  • The bath sponge created a lot of lather.

C1Biology

(technical)A soft-bodied marine organism found in the Mediterranean Sea, often used commercially.

Example

  • The bath sponge Spongia officinalis is harvested for its absorbent properties.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bath sponge":

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