Moat

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊt/

Moat (noun)

  1. A deep, wide ditch filled with water, surrounding a castle for protection.
  2. A barrier or defense that separates and protects an area.

Examples

  • The castle was surrounded by a deep moat.
  • A drawbridge crossed the wide moat.

Common collocations: deep moat, wide moat, cross the moat, digital moat, strong moat

Synonyms of Moat

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