n. [ L. cratis hurdle; perh. akin to E. cradle. See Hurdle, and cf. Crate a framework. ]
v. t.
n. the quantity contained in a crate.
n. [ L. crater, cratera, a mixing vessel, the mouth of a volcano, Gr.
a. [ L. cratera + -form. ] (Bot.) Having the form of a shallow bowl; -- said of a corolla. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to, or resembling, a crater. [ R. ] R. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]