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It was originally Latin, 'mota', meaning a mound. We have the term 'mott and bailey' castle from this, the mott is the fortified mound. During Normal times, the meaning shifted from the mound itself, to the defensive ditch dug around it - and later, water-filled versions.
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What do you call a water-filled ditch around a castle called?
A dry or water filled ditch around a castle is called a moat. The water in the moat is supplied by a nearby river. The word moat should not be confused with the French term motte which described a mound or hillock upon which a fortification was constructed. Please see related links.
What are the advantages of a moat?
Advantage of a water moat
Can you refill the moat in Mario 64 ds?
No. Once the Moat has gone, it's gone. Soz. No. Once the Moat has gone, it's gone. Soz.
What were water called surrounds the castle in middle ages?
The water surrounding a castle is called a moat however most castles did not have a moat.
What type of building has a moat and drawbridge?
a castle everyone
What word does speck homophone a moat?
The word that is a homophone for both "speck" and "moat" is "mote."
How do you use the word moat in a sentence?
some animals use a moat
What is a 4 letter word that describes the trench that surrounds a castle?
A 'moat'
What is a homonym word for the trench around a castle?
A homonym for the trench around a castle could be "moat."
What word describes a trench filled with water?
moat
4 letter word for water surrounding a castle?
moat.
What surrounds the castle?
The water-filled trench around a castle is called a moat.
What is another word for deep ditch dug around a castle?
Another word for a deep ditch that is dug around a castle is a moat. You could call it a trench, or you could fill it full of water and call it a moat.
What is a trench that surrounds castle?
I think that the 'trench' you are thinking of is a moat. You could say that it is a trench full of water that surrounds the castle. If you are not thinking of a moat then I am sorry.
Four-letter word beginning with m?
mope meet meat moat
What is a sentence for moat?
A moat surrounded the castle.The moat was a form of defence for castles.
Is with a moat an adverb or adjective phrase?
It could be either, because it is defined by the word it modifies. It is more likely an adjective phrase. E.g. A castle with a moat is harder to attack. It appears to be an adverb in the form: "The castle was originally built with a moat" although it seems to say that the castle was built 'using' a moat rather than featuring one.
