Definitions for CRATER
ˈkreɪ tərcrater

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. volcanic crater, craternoun

   a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano

2. Craternoun

   a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Hydra and Corvus

3. craternoun

   a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Craternoun

   A dim spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a cup. It lies between the constellations Virgo and Hydra.

2. Etymology: Possibly a diminutive of cratur (dialect form of creature).

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1. Crater

   A crater is a landform consisting of a hole or depression on a planetary surface, usually caused either by an object hitting the surface, or by geological activity on the planet. A crater has classically been described as: "a bowl-shaped pit that is formed by a volcano, an explosion, or a meteorite impact". On Earth, craters are "generally the result of volcanic eruptions", while "meteorite impact craters are common on the Moon, but are rare on Earth".A 1961 New Scientist article speculating on the later-dismissed theory that the craters on the Moon might be volcanic in origin noted that "craters produced by volcanism are blessed with advantages of terrain and mineralization not found on impact craters". A crater may become a crater lake if conditions are suitable. This requires that the crater have relatively even and solid walls, and a source of water such as floodwaters, rain, snow, springs, or other groundwater.

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1. crater

   A crater is a bowl-shaped depression or cavity formed on the surface of a planet, moon, or other celestial body due to a variety of processes such as impact of a meteorite or volcanic activity.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Craternoun

   the basinlike opening or mouth of a volcano, through which the chief eruption comes; similarly, the mouth of a geyser, about which a cone of silica is often built up

2. Craternoun

   the pit left by the explosion of a mine

3. Craternoun

   a constellation of the southen hemisphere; -- called also the Cup

4. Etymology: [L. crater, cratera, a mixing vessel, the mouth of a volcano, Gr. krath`r, fr. keranny`nai to mix; cf. Skr. r to mix, ir to cook, r to cook. Cf. Grail, in Holy Grail.]

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1. Crater

   Crater is a constellation. Its name is Latin for cup, and in Greek mythology it is identified with the cup of the god Apollo. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is faint, with no star brighter than third magnitude.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Crater

   krāt′ėr, n. the bowl-shaped mouth of a volcano.—adjs. Crat′eriform, or Crater′iform, shaped like a crater; Crat′erous. [L.,—Gr. kratēr, a large bowl for mixing wine, from kerannynai, to mix.]

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Crater

   The depression that forms in the positive carbon of a voltaic arc. (See Arc, Voltaic.)

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. crater

   The pit, depression, or cavity formed in the surface of the Earth by an explosion. It may range from saucer shaped to conical, depending largely on the depth of burst. In the case of a deep underground burst, no rupture of the surface may occur. The resulting cavity is termed a

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. crater

   The pit left by the explosion of a military mine.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CRATER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Crater is ranked #17537 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Crater surname appeared 1,605 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Crater.
   
   84.9% or 1,364 total occurrences were White.
   10.7% or 172 total occurrences were Black.
   2.3% or 38 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1% or 17 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.5% or 8 total occurrences were Asian.
   0.3% or 6 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Matched Categories

1. • Constellation
   • Geological Formation
   • Natural Depression
   • Volcano

Anagrams for CRATER »

1. carter

2. Carter

3. tracer

4. recart

5. arrect

How to pronounce CRATER?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say CRATER in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of CRATER in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of CRATER in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of CRATER in a Sentence

1. Sylvain Piqueux:

   Enough falls that you could snowshoe across it, if you were looking for skiing, though, you’d have to go into a crater or cliffside, where snow could build up on a sloped surface.

2. Luis Fernando Velasco:

   Right now, the volcano is ejecting steam, ashes, gases, and closer to the crater there’s been a high level of seismicity.

3. Michael Collins:

   There is an area that is considerably more illuminated than the surrounding area, it just has seems to have a slight amount of fluorescence to it. A crater can be seen, and the area around the crater is quite bright.

4. Ken Farley:

   The delta, with its diverse sedimentary rocks, contrasts beautifully with the igneous rocks -- formed from crystallization of magma -- discovered on the crater floor, this juxtaposition provides us with a rich understanding of the geologic history after the crater formed and a diverse sample suite. For example, we found a sandstone that carries grains and rock fragments created far from Jezero Crater.

5. Michael Storey:

   Dating the crater has been a particularly tough nut to crack, so it's very satisfying that two laboratories in Denmark and Sweden, using different dating methods arrived at the same conclusion. As such, I'm convinced that we've determined the crater's actual age, which is much older than many people once thought.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=CRATER
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Crater
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crater
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CRATER
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=CRATER
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=CRATER
8. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26535/pg26535-images.html#:~:text=CRATER
9. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
10. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
11. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html