Moat and Sluice

Moat

Moat noun - Ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water.
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Sluice and moat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sluice" instead a noun "Moat".

Nearby Word: moated

Sluice

Sluice noun - Conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate.
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Moat and sluice are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Moat" instead a noun "Sluice".

Nearby Words: sluiced, sluicing, sluiceway
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