mothballed

/mɒθbɔːld/ · verb

Meaning

To store or shelve something no longer used.
To stop using (something), but keep it in good condition.
(of something out of use) Kept in good condition for possible future use.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

camphor ball(English)frozen(English)deprecated(English)functional(English)preserved(English)serviceable(English)reparate(English)salvageable(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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