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crater

/ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ˈkɹeː.təɹ/

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noun

Cráter

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. "

El científico señaló el gran cráter en el campo, explicando que se formó por el impacto de un meteorito hace mucho tiempo.

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noun

Cráter

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. "

El cráter del volcán arrojó cenizas calientes y humo al aire.

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noun

Cráter

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

Examples :

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

La bomba dejó un gran cráter en la carretera.

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noun

Cráter, depresión

(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. "

El equipo de construcción cavó un gran cráter en el campo para preparar el nuevo edificio.

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verb

Cratar

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. "

La lluvia de meteoritos crató el campo del granjero, dejando un gran agujero redondo en el suelo.

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verb

Derrumbarse, devastar

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. "

El mercado inmobiliario comenzó a derrumbarse cuando las tasas de interés aumentaron bruscamente, lo que provocó una caída en los valores de las propiedades.

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verb

Estrellarse, caer

To crash or fall.

Examples :

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

Se estrelló contra ese banco de nieve unos cinco segundos después de su primera lección.

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noun

Cratera

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. "

En el museo, vimos una hermosa y gran cratera decorada con escenas de la mitología griega, utilizada para mezclar vino en banquetes antiguos.

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noun

Criatura, ser vivo

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

Examples :

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

El zoológico tenía muchas criaturas diferentes, desde pequeños insectos hasta elefantes gigantes.

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Cráter

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

Examples :

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

El auditorio de la nueva escuela era un cráter de actividad durante la jornada de puertas abiertas.

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noun

Subordinado, dependiente

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. "

El joven aprendiz era un subordinado del maestro chef, que dependía de su guía para cada tarea.

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