noun🔗ShareA deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation."The castle had a wide, water-filled moat to protect it from attackers. "architecturemilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn aspect of a business which makes it more "defensible" from competitors, either because of the nature of its products, services, franchise or other reason."The company's strong brand recognition served as a powerful moat, protecting its market share from new competitors. "businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA circular lowland between a resurgent dome and the walls of the caldera surrounding it."The volcanic moat surrounding the caldera is a significant safety feature for the nearby town. "geologygeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA hill or mound."The children played near the moat surrounding the old castle ruins. "geographygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo surround with a moat."The castle owners moated the entire property to prevent intruders. "militaryarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
