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Raremothball
The correct spelling is mothball.
How to pronounce mothball
noun
IPA: /mɒθbɔːl/
Say it like: Mot-hba-ll
The correct spelling is mothball. (usually in plural) A small ball of chemical pesticide (typically naphthalene) and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or m… For example: "They mothballed the old version after the new one came out."
Usage Examples
“They mothballed the old version after the new one came out.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(usually in plural) A small ball of chemical pesticide (typically naphthalene) 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.
verb
- 1.To store or shelve something no longer used.
- 2.To stop using (something), but keep it in good condition.
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