+A **moat** is a deep, wide ditch, typically filled with [Water](/wiki/water), that surrounds a [Castle](/wiki/castle) or other fortification. It served as a primary defensive barrier, making direct assault more difficult for attackers.
+## See also
+- [Fortification](/wiki/fortification)
+- [Defense](/wiki/defense)
+- [Architecture](/wiki/architecture)
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