noun🔗ShareA deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation."The castle had two wide, water-filled moats to protect it from invaders. "architecturemilitarystructureChat 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."Tesla's powerful brand recognition and charging network create strong moats against new electric car companies. "businesseconomyfinanceindustryassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA circular lowland between a resurgent dome and the walls of the caldera surrounding it."Volcanic activity created moats around the central rising peak inside the large caldera. "geologygeographyareastructureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA hill or mound."The children built sand moats along the edge of the sandbox. "geographygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading