noun🔗ShareDouvesA 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. "Le château avait deux douves larges et remplies d'eau pour le protéger des envahisseurs.architecturemilitarystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAvantage concurrentiel, douvesAn 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. "La forte notoriété de la marque Tesla et son réseau de recharge créent de solides avantages concurrentiels face aux nouvelles entreprises de voitures électriques.businesseconomyfinanceindustryassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDouvesA 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. "L'activité volcanique a créé des douves autour du pic central en ascension à l'intérieur de la grande caldeira.geologygeographyareastructureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareButte, monticuleA hill or mound."The children built sand moats along the edge of the sandbox. "Les enfants ont construit des monticules de sable le long du bord du bac à sable.geographygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
