Defense and Moat

Defense

Defense noun - Means or method of defending.

Moat and defense are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Moat" with "Defense", this nouns are similar.

Moat

Moat noun - Ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water.
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Synonyms for Moat

Defense and moat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defense" instead a noun "Moat".

Nearby Word: moated

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / 7 Days to Die Digging a moat as deep as you cannote About 15 blocks deep before hitting the indestructible bedrock and filling it with trunk tips makes for a very efficient zombie defense.
  • Both sides use pretty smart tactics in the final battle, including a burning moat that the humans use for defense.
  • Film / The War Lord The Tower: The only kind of fortress that was built in the village, with no walls nor any type of defense around except the moat.
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