crater
Translation
crater
Examples
The moon is covered with craters.
The moon is covered with craters.
We looked down into the volcano's crater.
We looked down into the volcano's crater.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the crater)) a bowl-shaped cavity. The moon is covered with craters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hole, pit, hollow, depression
Etymology
From Greek 'kratēr' meaning 'mixing bowl', due to the resemblance in shape.
Memory Tips
Think of a giant 'mixing bowl' on the surface of the moon. That's a crater.