sponge down

British  

verb

1. to wipe clean with a damp sponge or cloth

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noun

1. the act or instance of sponging down

Example Sentences

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sponge down

It seemed inconceivable that anyone would wish to return to sponge down the car, repair the windows and begin to live here again.

From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2020

I sponge down the counter and sweep the floor.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

At last came in sight the half-way house, where the horses were to have a rest and a sponge down.

From Liza of Lambeth by W. Somerset (William Somerset) Maugham

Once or twice a week you should take a good hot bath with soap and then sponge down in cool water.

From The Child's Day by Woods Hutchinson

It’s just like me, Ben Eddin; but you will let me give you a cool sponge down?

From In the Mahdi's Grasp by Lancelot Speed