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moated

/ˈməʊ.tɪd/

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adjective

C2formalcommon/ˈməʊ.tɪd/

Describes a place, typically a castle or estate, that is surrounded by a moat (a deep, wide ditch filled with water) for defense.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает место, обычно замок или поместье, которое окружено рвом (глубоким, широким рвом, заполненным водой) для защиты.
  1. Protected by a water-filled ditch C1 formal

    Surrounded by a deep, wide trench, typically filled with water, for defense or as a barrier.

    • The medieval castle was moated to protect against invaders.
    • They visited a moated manor house in the English countryside.
    • The ancient city was moated, making it difficult to attack.

    🇷🇺Окружённый рвом

    Antonyms: exposedopenunprotected

  • more moated comparative form
  • most moated superlative form