Camphor Ball (Noun)
Meaning
A small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She placed a camphor ball in her cedar chest to protect her winter sweaters from moths.
- He used a camphor ball to freshen up the smell of his old trunk in the attic.
- The vintage clothing store kept camphor balls in all the storage containers to prevent infestation.
- To keep moths away from her fur coat, she inserted a camphor ball in the storage bag.
- Camphor balls were scattered throughout the antique shop to preserve the delicate fabrics on display.