Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Crater.
Crater - as a noun
A bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
volcanic craterHypernyms (Closely Related)
formation14geological formationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near hydra and corvus
A bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depression13natural depressionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Crater - as a verb
To form craters in a surface (of a planet or moon).
To collapse catastrophically; to become devastated or completely destroyed.
To crash or fall.
Example: "He cratered into that snow bank about five seconds after his first lesson."
Example Sentences
"We hiked to the rim of the massive crater."
"The meteor created a deep crater upon impact."
"The moon's surface is covered in craters."
"The astronauts explored the lunar crater."
"The volcanic eruption left a large crater in the ground."
Word Game Points
Is CRATER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crater is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CRATER has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is CRATER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crater is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCRATER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is CRATER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crater is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCRATER has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
