crater

English

/ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/, /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/, /ˈkɹeː.təɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • (astronomy) A hemispherical pit created by the impact of a meteorite or other object.
  • (geology) The basin-like 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.
  • (informal) The pit left by the explosion of a mine or bomb.
  • (informal) Any large, roughly circular depression or hole.
  • (historical) (alternative spelling of) krater

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin crātēr (bowl, basin) derived from Ancient Greek κρᾱτήρ (wassail-bowl, mixing-bowl, bowl, mixingbowl).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κρᾱτήρ

Gloss

wassail-bowl, mixing-bowl, bowl, mixingbowl

Concept
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Food and drink

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Kanji

鉢, 丼

Emoji
🍜

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