sponge down

The term "sponge down" typically refers to using a sponge to clean or moisten a surface quickly and lightly.

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Definition

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(informal)To clean or wipe a surface using a damp sponge.

Example

After dinner, she sponged down the kitchen counters.
The nurse sponged down the patient to keep them cool.

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