mothball
noun /ˈmɒθ.bɔːl/
/ˈmɑːθ.bɑːl/ Definition
› a small, white ball containing a chemical with a strong smell that keeps moths away from clothesTypes of chemicalSpecific chemicals, chemical compounds and gasesSubstances and structures in the bodyClothing - general words
(Definition of mothball noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- all-in-one noun
- apparel noun
- attire noun
- bespoke tailor noun
- clothes noun
- coloured noun (APPEARANCE)
- coordinate noun (CLOTHES)
- flare noun (CLOTHES)
- haberdashery noun (MEN'S CLOTHES)
- hand-me-down noun
- haute couture noun
- knitwear noun
- leisure wear noun
- suit noun (SET OF CLOTHES)
- Sunday best noun
- tailor noun
- tog noun (CLOTHES)
- tweed noun
- uniform noun
- wear noun (CLOTHES)
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