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crater

/ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ˈkɹeː.təɹ/

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noun

Krater, Einschlagskrater

A hemispherical pit created by the impact of a meteorite or other object.

Examples :

"The scientist pointed to the large crater in the field, explaining that it was formed by a meteorite impact long ago. "

Der Wissenschaftler zeigte auf den großen Krater auf dem Feld und erklärte, dass er vor langer Zeit durch einen Meteoriteneinschlag entstanden war.

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noun

Krater, Vulkankessel

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.

Examples :

"The volcano's crater spewed hot ash and smoke into the air. "

Der Krater des Vulkans stieß heiße Asche und Rauch in die Luft.

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noun

Krater, Bombenkrater

The pit left by the explosion of a mine or bomb.

Examples :

"The bomb left a large crater in the road. "

Die Bombe hinterließ einen großen Krater auf der Straße.

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noun

Krater, Senke

(by extension) Any large, roughly circular depression or hole.

Examples :

"The construction crew dug a large crater in the field to prepare for the new building. "

Das Bauunternehmen grub eine große Senke in das Feld, um sich auf das neue Gebäude vorzubereiten.

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verb

Krater bilden

To form craters in a surface (of a planet or moon).

Examples :

"The meteor shower cratered the farmer's field, leaving a large, round hole in the ground. "

Der Meteoritenschauer bildete Krater auf dem Feld des Bauern und hinterließ ein großes, rundes Loch im Boden.

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verb

Einstürzen, zerstören

To collapse catastrophically; to become devastated or completely destroyed.

Examples :

"The real estate market began to crater when interest rates sharply increased, causing property values to plummet. "

Der Immobilienmarkt begann einzustürzen, als die Zinssätze stark anstiegen, was zu einem Absturz der Immobilienwerte führte.

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verb

Abstürzen, zerschellen

To crash or fall.

Examples :

"He cratered into that snow bank about five seconds after his first lesson."

Er stürzte etwa fünf Sekunden nach seiner ersten Lektion in die Schneewehe.

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noun

Krater

An ancient Greek vessel for mixing water and wine.

Examples :

"At the museum, we saw a beautiful, large crater decorated with scenes from Greek mythology, used for mixing wine at ancient banquets. "

Im Museum sahen wir einen wunderschönen, großen Krater, der mit Szenen aus der griechischen Mythologie verziert war und zum Mischen von Wein bei antiken Banketten verwendet wurde.

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noun

Kreatur, Lebewesen

A living being; an animal or (sometimes derogatory) a human.

Examples :

"The zoo had many different creatures, from tiny insects to giant elephants. "

Der Zoo hatte viele verschiedene Kreaturen, von winzigen Insekten bis zu riesigen Elefanten.

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Krater, Einschlagskessel

A created thing, whether animate or inanimate; a creation.

Examples :

"The new school's auditorium was a crater of activity during the open house. "

Der Festsaal der neuen Schule war während des Tages der offenen Tür ein Krater der Aktivität.

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noun

Untergebener, Vasall

A being subservient to or dependent upon another.

Examples :

"The young apprentice was a crater to the master chef, relying on his guidance for every task. "

Der junge Lehrling war ein Untergebener des Meisterkochs und verließ sich bei jeder Aufgabe auf seine Anleitung.

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