Moat (Noun)
Meaning
Ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The medieval castle was surrounded by a wide moat that made it nearly impossible to breach the walls.
- To further secure their fortress, the lord ordered his men to dig a deep moat around the perimeter.
- Legend has it that alligators were kept in the moat surrounding the ancient fort to deter invaders.
- The moat was one of the last lines of defense for the besieged castle, and its waters ran red with the blood of the fallen.
- A drawbridge was lowered across the moat to allow the king to enter the castle safely.