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1
: a deep and wide trench around the rampart of a fortified place (such as a castle) that is usually filled with water
The moat can be crossed by a drawbridge.
2
: a channel resembling a moat (as about a seamount or for confinement of animals in a zoo)
A Bengal tiger stared at me from across the moat.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
Simply fill the moat with water to keep unwanted pests from crawling down to the nectar ports.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Companies, especially those in the B2B realm, shouldn’t merely categorize their adoption of AI as a moat—at least, not for long.
—Dhiraj Bhat, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Those obsessed with history will want to immerse themselves in the historic district where there’s still a square moat and remnants of ancient walls, as well as over 300 Buddhist temples scattered throughout the entire city.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
Simply fill the moat with water to keep unwanted pests from crawling down to the nectar ports.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Companies, especially those in the B2B realm, shouldn’t merely categorize their adoption of AI as a moat—at least, not for long.
—Dhiraj Bhat, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Those obsessed with history will want to immerse themselves in the historic district where there’s still a square moat and remnants of ancient walls, as well as over 300 Buddhist temples scattered throughout the entire city.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Moat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moat. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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: a deep wide trench around the walls of a castle or fortress that is usually filled with water
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