noun🔗ShareDouveA 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. "Le château avait des douves larges et remplies d'eau pour le protéger des assaillants.architecturemilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAvantage concurrentiel, douveAn 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. "La forte notoriété de la marque de l'entreprise a servi de puissant avantage concurrentiel, protégeant sa part de marché des nouveaux concurrents.businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDouveA 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. "La douve volcanique entourant la caldeira est un élément de sécurité important pour la ville voisine.geologygeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareButte, monticuleA hill or mound."The children played near the moat surrounding the old castle ruins. "Les enfants jouaient près de la butte entourant les ruines de l'ancien château.geographygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntourer de douvesTo surround with a moat."The castle owners moated the entire property to prevent intruders. "Les propriétaires du château ont entouré toute la propriété de douves pour empêcher les intrus.militaryarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
