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Mothball Common

Mothball has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing

2

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

put into long-term storage

2

To store or shelve something no longer used.

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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
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