noun

crater

crater

The moon is covered in craters.

The moon is covered in craters.

A huge crater was left by the explosion.

A huge crater was left by the explosion.

((noun)) a large bowl-shaped hole The moon is covered in craters.

Synonyms: hole, pit, hollow, depression

From Greek 'kratēr' (mixing bowl), referring to the shape.

It sounds like 'creator' - imagine a creator making a big hole in a planet.

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