pass a sponge over the slate en · VERB
Etymology
In reference to a wet sponge being used to wipe a writing slate clean.
Meanings
- (obsolete) Synonym of wipe the slate clean.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| passing a sponge over the slate | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| passes a sponge over the slate | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| passed a sponge over the slate | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| passed a sponge over the slate | Tense=Past | lexicographic |