MOTHBALL

8 letters 15 Scrabble points /mɒθbɔːl/

Definition of MOTHBALL

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.

    "They mothballed the old version after the new one came out."

    Synonyms: defer set aside shelve store

  2. To stop using (something), but keep it in good condition.

Related words: defer set aside shelve store

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters M O T H B A L L
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 15 points

Words Containing "MOTHBALL"

DEMOTHBALL MOTHBALLED MOTHBALLING MOTHBALLS

Words Starting with "MOTHBALL"

MOTHBALLED MOTHBALLING MOTHBALLS

Words Ending with "MOTHBALL"

DEMOTHBALL