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crater

/ˈkrætər/ noun · British & US
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What does crater mean?

noun

A depression or hollow in the Earth's surface, typically formed by volcanic activity or the impact of a meteorite. A depression or hollow in the surface of the moon or other celestial body.

Example

"The astronauts landed their spacecraft in a large crater on the moon's surface."

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