壕
moat; trench
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
moat; defensive ditch around a city
literaryRefers specifically to the defensive water-filled ditch surrounding a city in ancient China.
Ancient cities usually had moats as defensive works.
The enemy army tried to cross the moat to attack the castle.
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This moat is about ten meters wide and five meters deep.
The water in the moat has dried up for hundreds of years.
Archaeologists are excavating the remains of the ancient moat.
noun
trench; military dugout; drainage ditch
Refers to various types of deep trenches, including military fortifications and drainage channels.
The soldiers dug many trenches on the battlefield.
Air-raid shelters can protect people from air raid damage.
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After the heavy rain, the fields were filled with water, with ditches and trenches all level with water, presenting a vast expanse of water.
Workers are digging drainage trenches to prevent water accumulation during the rainy season.
This trench is two meters wide and three meters deep, enough to block enemy attacks.