Mothballed

/mɒθbɔːld/ verb adjective

To store or shelve something no longer used.

Definition

  1. (verb) To store or shelve something no longer used. “They mothballed the old version after the new one came out.”
  2. (verb) To stop using (something), but keep it in good condition.
  3. (adjective) (of something out of use) Kept in good condition for possible future use.

Word stats

  • Mothballed contains 10 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 7 consonant(s).
  • It uses 9 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 18.

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What does Mothballed mean?

To store or shelve something no longer used.

How many letters are in Mothballed?

Mothballed has 10 letters.

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