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Synonyms for moth ball

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set-aside scrap pigeon hole shelve

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Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A small ball of chemical pesticide (originally camphor and now typically naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene) and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles to deter moth larvae which may damage them.

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Other spellings
moth-ball mothball

Example sentences

  • scrap I wrote down his phone number on a scrap of paper.
  • shelve If you’re not busy, could you please shelve these books?

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5 letters
scrap1
6 letters
shelve1