moated Meaning & Definition
ˈmōt
What Does Moated Mean?
As a noun, moated means a deep and wide trench around the rampart of a fortified place (such as a castle) that is usually filled with water. It is also used to mean a channel resembling a moat (as about a seamount or for confinement of animals in a zoo).
Moated in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmōt/ |
| Synonyms | secure and protected |
Moated Definition (Noun)
- a deep and wide trench around the rampart of a fortified place (such as a castle) that is usually filled with water
The moat can be crossed by a drawbridge.
- a channel resembling a moat (as about a seamount or for confinement of animals in a zoo)
A Bengal tiger stared at me from across the moat.
Synonyms of Moated
Moated synonyms and antonyms →Moated in a Sentence
The moat can be crossed by a drawbridge.
A Bengal tiger stared at me from across the moat.
Word Forms & Grammar
moat·ed adjective
moat·like adjective
moat
moated
moatlike
moats
moated (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Moated
Origin of Moated
Origin 1: Middle English mote, from Anglo-French mote, motte mound, moat
Origin 2: From moat + -ed.
First Known Use
15th century