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moat

noun

/moʊt/

Meaning

A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.

The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.

economic moat

ditch, trench, channel, defense barrier

bridge, opening

castle moat, deep moat, wide moat, economic moat

something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization or creature

a business organization; the presence of other people

influence or power, especially in politics or business

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping

a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers