Definition of Mothball

1. Verb. Put into long-term storage. "They mothball the cape "

Generic synonyms: Store

2. Noun. A small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing.
Exact synonyms: Camphor Ball
Generic synonyms: Ball, Globe, Orb
Terms within: Camphor, Naphthalene

Definition of Mothball

1. Noun. a small ball of chemical pesticide and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or moth larvae in order to protect them from this damage; mothballs have either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene as their active ingredient. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) to store or shelve (something that is no longer used) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mothball

1. to put into storage [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mothball

motets
motett
motetts
motey
moth
moth-eaten
moth-eaten alopecia
moth-er
moth-resistant
moth bean
moth miller
moth mullein
moth orchid
moth patch
moth plant
mothball (current term)
mothballed
mothballing
mothbally
mothed
mothen
mother's boy
mother's daughter
mother's line
mother's milk
mother's son
mother-child relations

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