moat in Italian
moat in Italian is fossato, fosso, canale — moat means a deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, dug around a castle or fort for defense.
moat in Italian
fossato
A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
fosso
A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
canale
A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
canalone
A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
What does "moat" mean?
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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."
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noun A business advantage that protects a company from competitors.
"A trusted name and loyal customers gave the company a wide moat against rivals."
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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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Frequently asked questions
What is "moat" in Italian?
"moat" in Italian is fossato, fosso, canale. 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 Italian, "moat" is fossato, fosso, canale.
Are there other ways to say "moat" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "moat": fossato, fosso, canale, canalone.
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