moats Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈmōt
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Moats as a Noun
1
a deep, wide excavation that is usually filled with water and that goes around the walls of a place (such as a castle) to protect it from being attacked
Moats 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
Words That Rhyme With Moats
Origin of Moats
Middle English mote, from Anglo-French mote, motte mound, moat
First Known Use
15th century
Moats at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmōt/ |
| Meaning | a deep, wide excavation that is usually filled with water and that goes around the walls of a place (such as… |