Mothball Definition & Meaning
mothball
- noun
- a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing
- verb
- put into long-term storage
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- What does mothball mean?
- a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing put into long-term storage
- What part of speech is mothball?
- Mothball is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does mothball have?
- Mothball has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).