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Definition moat in American English

moat noun

[countable] noun
/moʊt/
1

a deep wide hole, usually filled with water, that surrounds a castle as protection against attack

Synonyms and related words
bailey battlements belfry
1.1

a hole like a moat used in a zoo for preventing animals from escaping

Synonyms and related words
captivity game preserve game reserve
2

a company that is good at protecting its market share and profits from rivals

Example

The wider the moat, the larger the competitive advantage of the firm.

Definition moat in American English