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mothballed

The correct spelling is mothballed.

How to pronounce mothballed

verb

IPA: /mɒθbɔːld/

Say it like: Mot-hba-lle-d

The correct spelling is mothballed. To store or shelve something no longer used. 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

verb

  1. 1.To store or shelve something no longer used.
  2. 2.To stop using (something), but keep it in good condition.

adjective

  1. 1.(of something out of use) Kept in good condition for possible future use.

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