Moat

Pronunciation: /moʊt/

Definitions of moat

noun a deep, wide trench surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defense against attack

Example Sentences

A1 The castle was surrounded by a moat filled with water.

A2 The knight had to cross the moat to reach the castle.

B1 The moat around the fortress provided an extra layer of defense.

B2 The engineers dug a deep moat to protect the city from invaders.

C1 The elaborate moat system was designed to prevent any attacks on the palace.

C2 The moat, with its intricate network of tunnels and gates, was an engineering marvel of its time.

Examples of moat in a Sentence

formal The castle was surrounded by a deep and wide moat for added protection.

informal We can't get to the other side of the moat without a boat.

slang Let's chill by the moat and enjoy the view.

figurative The company's strong brand acts as a moat against competition.

Grammatical Forms of moat

• past tense: moated
• plural: moats
• comparative: more moated
• superlative: most moated
• present tense: moat
• future tense: will moat
• perfect tense: have moated
• continuous tense: is moating
• singular: moat
• positive degree: moat
• infinitive: to moat
• gerund: moating
• participle: moated

Origin and Evolution of moat

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'moat' originated from the Old French word 'motte' meaning 'mound or hill'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'moat' evolved from referring to a mound or hill to specifically denoting a deep, wide trench filled with water surrounding a castle or fortification for defensive purposes.