Meaning of the word moat in English

What does moat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

moat

US /moʊt/

UK /məʊt/

a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defense against attack

Example:

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The ancient castle was protected by a wide moat.

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They had to cross the moat to enter the fortress.

Synonym:

ditch trench channel canal

to surround (a place) with a moat

Example:

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The engineers planned to moat the entire perimeter of the new defense facility.

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The villagers decided to moat their settlement to deter invaders.

Synonym:

surround encircle girdle ring

Related Word:

moated