moat
noun/moʊt/
Frequency rank: #11,508 most common English word
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch dug around a castle or fortress, usually filled with water, as a defence against attack.
Example sentence
The castle was surrounded by moat filled with water to keep enemies out.
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