crater (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkreɪtər/
Definition
A large, bowl-shaped opening in the ground or in the surface of a planet or moon, typically caused by the impact of a meteorite or volcanic explosion.
Examples
The lunar surface is covered in impact craters.
A volcanic crater can be a dangerous place.
Scientists are studying the crater left by the asteroid impact.
How to Use crater
- crater lake (collocation)
- A lake that forms in the crater of a volcano or other impact site. — "The deep blue crater lake was a breathtaking sight."
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