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moat in Catalan

moat in Catalan is fossat — moat means a deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, dug around a castle or fort for defense.

moat in Catalan

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

What does "moat" mean?

  1. noun A deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, dug around a castle or fort for defense.
    "Ducks swam in the moat that circled the ruined stone fortress."
  2. noun A business advantage that protects a company from competitors.
    "A trusted name and loyal customers gave the company a wide moat against rivals."
  3. verb To surround something with a moat.
    "The builders moated the castle to keep out unwelcome visitors."
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moat in a sentence

  • Ducks swam in the moat that circled the ruined stone fortress.
  • Enemies had to cross the wide moat before they could reach the castle walls.
  • A trusted name and loyal customers gave the company a wide moat against rivals.
  • Investors like firms with a durable moat that keeps competitors from copying their success.

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What is "moat" in Catalan?
"moat" in Catalan is fossat. moat means: A deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, dug around a castle or fort for defense.
How do you use "moat" in a sentence?
Example: "Ducks swam in the moat that circled the ruined stone fortress." In Catalan, "moat" is fossat.
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