Words similar to moat

Example sentences for: moat

How can you use “moat” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Jingshan was built by hand from soil dredged out of the palace moat in the early-15th century.
The highest point of old Beijing, the hill was created from earth that was removed to form the moat system around the Forbidden City.
The museum is entered through a large archway beyond a moat.
Major renovations have restored the ramparts, guard towers, and city moat.
What you can see are the lovely grounds of the East Garden, the moat and massive stone ramparts, and those few examples of classic Japanese architecture — gates, bridges, armories, and watchtowers — that have survived since the 17th century.