MOTHBALL


Meaning of MOTHBALL in English

n.

Function: transitive verb

Date: 1943

1 : to deactivate (as a ship) and prevent deterioration chiefly by dehumidification

2 : to withdraw from use or service and keep in reserve : put aside

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.