Look up: mothball

1. mothball
   [n] - a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing 2. [v] - put into long-term storage
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2. mothball
   the warships in -- at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Category: Defense
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3. mothball
   camphor ball noun a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing
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4. Mothball
   `Mothballs` are small balls of chemical pesticide and deodorant used when storing clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or moth larvae (especially clothes moths like Tineola bisselliella). Their use when clothing is stored out-of-season gave rise to the colloquial usage ...
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