Associations to the word «Moated»

Wiktionary

MOAT, noun. A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
MOAT, noun. An aspect of a business which makes it more "defensible" from competitors, either because of the nature of its products, services, franchise or other reason.

Dictionary definition

MOAT, noun. Ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley