Meaning of the word cratered in English
What does cratered mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cratered
US /ˈkreɪ.t̬ɚd/
UK /ˈkreɪ.təd/
Adjective
having many craters or depressions on its surface
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The moon's surface is heavily cratered.
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After the bombing, the landscape was cratered and desolate.
Verb
1.
to form a crater or craters on the surface of something
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The meteor strike cratered the desert landscape.
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Years of neglect had cratered the old road.
2.
to fail or collapse suddenly and disastrously
Example:
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His career cratered after the scandal.
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The company's stock price cratered after the bad news.
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