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| absorb |
to take in or soak up. [1/2 definitions] |
| absorbent |
able to soak up liquid or moisture. [1/2 definitions] |
| blot |
to soak up or dry with something that absorbs liquid. [1/4 definitions] |
| blotter |
a piece of paper used to soak up ink or to protect a writing surface. |
| drench |
to soak, or wet completely. |
| headband |
a band worn around the head. Headbands are used to hold back the hair or to soak up wetness from sweat. |
| hose |
(usually followed by down) to water, spray, soak, or wash with a hose. [1/3 definitions] |
| saturate |
to fill or soak completely. |
| soak |
When something soaks, it lies completely in water, often for a long time. Sometimes clothes need to soak to get stains out. When people are tired and want to relax, they sometimes soak in the bathtub. [3/6 definitions] |
| sponge |
an artificial material with many small holes that can soak up water easily. [2/5 definitions] |
| steep2 |
to soak in a liquid. |
| sweatshirt |
a knitted pullover shirt with long sleeves. Sweatshirts are often worn during exercise to soak up sweat. |
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