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Raremothballed
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.To store or shelve something no longer used.
- 2.To stop using (something), but keep it in good condition.
adjective
- 1.(of something out of use) Kept in good condition for possible future use.
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