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moat

noun
/moʊt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

Example Expressions

economic moat

Synonyms

ditch, trench, channel, defense barrier

Antonyms

bridge, opening

Collocations

castle moat, deep moat, wide moat, economic moat

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