moat

• Vala profunda e larga, geralmente cheia de água, cavada ao redor de um castelo, fortaleza ou outra construção fortificada como barreira defensiva. Em sentido figurado, qualquer barreira ou vantagem que protege algo ou alguém da concorrência ou de ameaças.

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.

   Fosso defensivo

   • 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.

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