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mothball
/mɒθbɔːl/
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noun
- (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
- To store or shelve something no longer used.
"They mothballed the old version after the new one came out."
- To stop using (something), but keep it in good condition.
Word Statistics
Letter Count8 letters
Syllables2 syllables
Difficulty Level
Hard
Word FrequencyUncommon
Vowel Count2 vowels
Consonant Count6 consonants
Letter Analysis & Structure
First LetterM
Last LetterL
Letter Breakdown
M
O
T
H
B
A
L
L
Game Compatibility & Validity
Valid English Word
Available in Smotix Dictionary
Suitable for Vocabulary Learning
Compatible with Random Wordle (4–8 Letters)
Suitable for Timed Rush & Category Wordle
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