/ Dictionary / Index D demothball: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: de•moth•ball Pronunciation: (dē-môth'bôl", -moth'-), [key] — v.t. to remove (naval or military equipment) from storage or reserve, usually for active duty; reactivate. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. demote demotic Related Content Daily Word Quiz: reclusive Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language