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moat

/məʊt/ /moʊt/

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noun

خندق

A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.

Examples :

"The castle had a wide, water-filled moat to protect it from attackers. "

كان لدى القلعة خندق واسع مملوء بالماء لحمايتها من المهاجمين.

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noun

ميزة تنافسية، خندق

An aspect of a business which makes it more "defensible" from competitors, either because of the nature of its products, services, franchise or other reason.

Examples :

"The company's strong brand recognition served as a powerful moat, protecting its market share from new competitors. "

عملت شهرة العلامة التجارية القوية للشركة كميزة تنافسية قوية، مما يحمي حصتها في السوق من المنافسين الجدد.

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noun

خندق

A circular lowland between a resurgent dome and the walls of the caldera surrounding it.

Examples :

"The volcanic moat surrounding the caldera is a significant safety feature for the nearby town. "

الخندق البركاني المحيط بالكالديرا هو ميزة أمان مهمة للمدينة القريبة.

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noun

تل، كُومة

A hill or mound.

Examples :

"The children played near the moat surrounding the old castle ruins. "

لعب الأطفال بالقرب من التل المحيط بآثار القلعة القديمة.

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verb

حفر خندق حول

To surround with a moat.

Examples :

"The castle owners moated the entire property to prevent intruders. "

قام أصحاب القلعة بحفر خندق حول العقار بأكمله لمنع المتسللين.

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