CRATERING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Cratering.
Cratering - 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)
Cratering - 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
"The cratering of the road caused traffic to come to a halt."
"The scientists studied the cratering on the moon's surface."
"The intense bombing campaign resulted in widespread cratering of the city."
"The damage from the explosion included the cratering of several buildings."
"The artillery shelling caused extensive cratering in the battlefield."
Word Game Points
Is CRATERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cratering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CRATERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CRATERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cratering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCRATERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is CRATERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cratering is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCRATERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
