Definitions for kraters

kraters kra·ter

Spelling: [krey-ter]
IPA: /ˈkreɪ tər/

Kraters is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 190 anagrams from letters in kraters (aekrrst).

Definitions for kraters

noun

  1. a mixing bowl characterized by a wide mouth and body with two handles projecting vertically from the juncture of the neck and body, used to mix wine and water.

Origin of kraters

1855-60; Greek krātḗr; see crater

Examples for kraters

The krater or crater (Fig. 40) was a large, open-mouthed vessel used for mixing wine with water.

The dinos was another form of the wine vessel, open-mouthed, round in body and base, and allied to the krater.

The oinochoe was used in serving the guests from the krater.

The arystichos was also used for serving from the krater, a usage which gave rise to several other shapes.

Word Value for kraters
Scrable

10

Words with friends

10

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