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Definition crater in British English

crater noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkreɪtə(r)/
1

the round hole at the top of a volcano

Synonyms and related words
active crater dormant
2

a large round hole in the ground caused by an explosion

Example

a bomb crater

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abyss aperture blowhole
2.1

a large round hole on the surface of a planet caused by a meteorite hitting the surface

Synonyms and related words
axis core corona
Definition crater in British English