“Crater” or “Krater”—Which to use?

“Crater” or “Krater”

Overview

crater / krater are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

crater: (noun) a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Hydra and Corvus. (noun) a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb.

krater: NA

Pronunciation

crater: k·r·EY·t·er

krater: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “crater”

…on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to
Eitoku (crater)
Galdakao Crater is a topographic depression in…
Galdakao (crater)
A crater this size would be equal…
Computing Crater Size from Projectile Diameter (H.…
…partly occupied by a concentric crater, and the floor contains several
Eitoku is a crater on Mercury.
The crater Rumford on the Moon is…
…intact and blasted out a crater approximately in diameter.

Examples of “krater”

…a sealed ancient Greek bell krater painted with Dionysian scenes that…

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