moat

• خندق عميق عريض يُحفر حول القلاع والحصون وغيرها من المنشآت المحصنة، وغالبًا ما يُملأ بالماء ليكون حاجزًا دفاعيًا. وقد يُستخدم أيضًا مجازًا للإشارة إلى أي حاجز أو فاصل يحمي شيئًا ما.

A deep, wide ditch, typically filled with water, that is dug around a castle, fort, or other fortified structure as a defensive barrier.

1. Defensive ditchB1formal

   A deep, wide trench dug around a castle or fortification, often filled with water, to protect against attack.

   خندق دفاعي

   • The castle was surrounded by a deep moat filled with water.
   • Soldiers crossed the moat using a drawbridge.
   • The ancient fortress had a dry moat to deter invaders.

   المرادفاتditchfossetrench