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1
: a deep and wide trench around the rampart of a fortified place (such as a castle) that is usually filled with water
The moat can be crossed by a drawbridge.
2
: a channel resembling a moat (as about a seamount or for confinement of animals in a zoo)
A Bengal tiger stared at me from across the moat.
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Other teams use mechanisms such as waterless moats or other openings in between the fans and the outfield to discourage fans from making their way to the field.
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Dhani Joseph, New York Times, 22 July 2025
But integration also creates a moat for incumbents and multi-product suites like Rippling (which raised $2B+) that combine payroll, benefits, devices, and HR into one stack.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
PayPal's strong brand, high merchant acceptance (76% among top North American and European retailers) and focus on personalization further solidify its competitive moat.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 July 2025
To discourage ants from returning, inspect new plants, use a sticky barrier, or create a moat.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
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Dhani Joseph, New York Times, 22 July 2025
But integration also creates a moat for incumbents and multi-product suites like Rippling (which raised $2B+) that combine payroll, benefits, devices, and HR into one stack.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
PayPal's strong brand, high merchant acceptance (76% among top North American and European retailers) and focus on personalization further solidify its competitive moat.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 July 2025
To discourage ants from returning, inspect new plants, use a sticky barrier, or create a moat.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
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“Moat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moat. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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: a deep wide trench around the walls of a castle or fortress that is usually filled with water
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