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moat

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /moʊt/ · UK /məʊt/

moat means: A deep ditch around a castle or similar place, often filled with water to keep enemies out.

noun

DEFENSIVE DITCHB2

A deep ditch around a castle or similar place, often filled with water to keep enemies out.

  • Water filled the castle's moat.
  • They crossed the moat on a wooden bridge.
  • The old moat was wider than we expected.

Similar words: defensive ditch

Common phrases: castle moat, cross the moat, deep moat, water filled moat

verb

SURROUND WITH DITCHC2

To dig a deep ditch around a place to protect it.

  • The builders planned to moat the castle.
  • They moated the fortress to strengthen its defenses.
  • The settlement was moated before the attack.

Common phrases: moat a castle, moat the fortress

Questions about moat

What does moat mean?

A deep ditch around a castle or similar place, often filled with water to keep enemies out.

What is moat in other languages?

Türkçe: hendek · Español: foso · Français: douve · Deutsch: Burggraben · Italiano: fossato · 日本語: 堀

How do you pronounce moat?

In American English /moʊt/; in British English /məʊt/.

How do you use moat in a sentence?

Water filled the castle's moat. They crossed the moat on a wooden bridge.

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