What is another word for moat?
Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊt] (IPA) 
When we think of the word "moat," we often picture a waterway surrounding a castle or fortress. But there are other words we can use to describe this type of defensive feature. Some synonyms include ditch, trench, channel, and fosse. A moat is typically filled with water, but it can also be dry and filled with obstacles such as spikes or thorny bushes. Other related words include battlements, parapets, and ramparts, which refer to the walls that may be built on the edge of the moat or surrounding the stronghold itself. Whether it's a water-filled ditch or a thorny obstacle course, the purpose of a moat is to make it difficult for attackers to breach the defenses.
