MOTHBALLED
(verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Mothballed.
Mothballed - as a verb
To store or shelve something no longer used.
Example: "They mothballed the old version after the new one came out."
To stop using (something), but keep it in good condition.
Mothballed - as an adjective
(of something out of use) kept in good condition for possible future use.
Example Sentences
"The mothballed airplane was covered in dust and cobwebs."
"The mothballed factory remained untouched for many years."
"The mothballed ship was docked in the harbor, unused and abandoned."
"The mothballed weapons were stored in a secure facility."
"The mothballed train station had become a popular spot for graffiti artists."
Word Game Points
Is MOTHBALLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mothballed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MOTHBALLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is MOTHBALLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mothballed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMOTHBALLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is MOTHBALLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mothballed is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMOTHBALLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.