crater

BrE /ˈkreɪtə/ AmE /ˈkreɪtər/

noun en → es

1 HOLE IN EARTH [singular] B1

a round hole in the ground made by a falling meteorite or bomb, or formed by an explosion

cráter

Collocations volcanic crater

  • The impact of the meteorite created a huge crater.

    El impacto del meteorito creó un enorme cráter.

2 HOLE IN MOON [singular] B2

a round hole on the surface of the moon or another planet, made by a falling meteorite

cráter lunar

Collocations lunar crater

  • The moon's surface is covered with craters.

    La superficie de la luna está cubierta de cráteres.

1 HOLE IN OBJECT [singular] B2

a round hole made in an object, for example by a bullet or bomb

cráter en un objeto

Collocations bullet crater

  • The bullet left a small crater in the wall.

    La bala dejó un pequeño cráter en la pared.