Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb sponge_down

2 senses of sponge down

Sense 1
sponge down, sponge off -- (clean with a sponge, by rubbing)
       => rub -- (move over something with pressure; "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin")

Sense 2
sponge down -- (wash with a sponge)
       => wash, lave -- (cleanse (one's body) with soap and water)