cratering

cra·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krey-ter]
- /ˈkreɪ tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krey-ter]
- /ˈkreɪ tər/

Definitions of cratering word

noun cratering the process in which many craters are formed on a surface, as on a moon 3
noun cratering the resulting craters 3
verb with object cratering to make craters in: Bombs had cratered the landscape. 1
verb with object cratering Slang. to cancel, abandon, or cast aside: to crater the new project. to destroy or ruin: One more disappointment won't crater me. 1
verb without object cratering to form a crater or craters: The surface of the concrete cratered and cracked under the repeated impacts. 1
noun cratering Present participle of crater. 1

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Origin of cratering

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Latin < Greek krātḗr mixing bowl, literally, mixer, equivalent to krā- (base of kerannýnai to mix) + -tēr agentive suffix; cf. crasis

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Parts of speech for Cratering

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exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cratering

cratering popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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