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Meaning of moat

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

moat

Pronunciation:/məʊt//moʊt/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. 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.

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

  4. A hill or mound.

verb

Definitions

  1. To surround with a moat.