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1. mothball

noun. ['ˈmɔθˌbɔl'] a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing.

Etymology

  • ball (English)
  • bal (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • moth (English)

Rhymes with Mothball

  • arenaball
  • basketball
  • blackball
  • butterball
  • cannonball
  • eyeball
  • fastball
  • fireball
  • fireball
  • football
  • handball
  • hardball
  • meatball
  • oddball
  • pinball
  • powerball
  • racquetball
  • screwball
  • snowball
  • softball

2. mothball

verb. ['ˈmɔθˌbɔl'] put into long-term storage.

Etymology

  • ball (English)
  • bal (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • moth (English)