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Noun: craton  'krey,tón or 'kra,tón
  1. The part of a continent that is stable and forms the central mass of the continent; typically Precambrian
    "The Canadian Shield is an example of a craton"

Derived forms: cratons

Type of: part, piece

Part of: continent

Encyclopedia: Craton