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moat

/məʊt/

/moʊt/

Translations

moatnoun

moats

/məʊt/

/moʊt/

ров

The castle was surrounded by a deep moat filled with water.

Замок был окружен глубоким рвом, наполненным водой.

Additional translations

оборонительный ров

Synonyms

moatverb

moated

Past Simple

moated

Past Participle

moating

Gerund

/məʊt/

/moʊt/

Synonyms

hem in

moatadjective

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "moat bridge"); not gradable, so only positive degree is kept.

Definitions

moatnoun

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.

moatadjective

Relating to, situated at, or designed for a moat.

The castle’s moat bridge required extensive repairs.