móta — meaning in English

English meaning

• moat noun A deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, dug around a castle or fort for defence.
• mulch noun A layer of material, such as bark, straw, or compost, spread over soil to protect it, keep in moisture, or block weeds.

Senses

móta is used for these senses in English:

• moat A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
• mulch (agriculture, horticulture) Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.

moat — full definition

1. noun A deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, dug around a castle or fort for defence.
2. noun A business advantage that protects a company from competitors.
3. verb To surround something with a moat.

mulch — full definition

1. noun A layer of material, such as bark, straw, or compost, spread over soil to protect it, keep in moisture, or block weeds.
2. verb To cover soil with mulch, or to turn material into mulch.

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