crater
Pronunciation
/ˈkreɪtər/

Definition & Meaning of "crater"in English

Crater
01

the round top of a volcano

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
craters
Examples
The scientist studied the formation of the crater after the volcanic eruption.
02

a depression on the surface of a celestial body, formed by the impact of cosmic debris such as meteoroids or asteroids

Examples
The Moon 's surface is covered with numerous craters of various sizes, formed over billions of years by impacts from space debris.
03

a faint constellation in the southern sky, situated near Hydra and Corvus

Examples
Crater is difficult to see without a clear night sky.
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