moat

UK
/məʊt/
US
/moʊt/

Übersetzungen

moatsubstantiv
moats
Pl.
UK
/məʊt/
US
/moʊt/
The castle was surrounded by a deep moat filled with water.
Замок был окружен глубоким рвом, наполненным водой.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
оборонительный ров
moatverb
moated
Präteritum
moated
Partizip Perfekt
moating
Gerundium
UK
/məʊt/
US
/moʊt/
moatadjektiv
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "moat bridge"); not gradable, so only positive degree is kept.

Definitionen

moatsubstantiv
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defense against attack.
The ancient castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
A protective barrier or advantage that prevents competitors from gaining access, especially in business contexts.
The firm's patent portfolio gives it a powerful economic moat against rivals.
moatverb
To surround with or as if with a moat.
The engineers plan to moat the compound to strengthen its defenses.
moatadjektiv
Relating to, situated at, or designed for a moat.
The castle’s moat bridge required extensive repairs.