crease
a ridge or groove produced in anything by folding, heat, pressure, etc.; fold; furrow.
a wrinkle, especially one on the face.
the straight, vertical edge or line produced in the front and back of trousers, especially men's trousers, by pressing, as with a steam presser or iron.
Ice Hockey. the marked rectangular area in front of each goal cage, into which an offensive player can skate only if that player has the puck, if the puck is already within the area, or if the goalie is absent.
Cricket.
to make a crease or creases in or on; wrinkle.
to wound or stun by a furrowing or superficial shot: The bullet merely creased his shoulder.
to become creased.
Origin of crease
1Other words for crease
Other words from crease
- creaseless, adjective
- creaser, noun
- un·creased, adjective
Words Nearby crease
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How to use crease in a sentence
Some brands of planners have optional covers that offer your content extra protection from spills, tears, and creases.
Over time, hard hooks made of metal can create dents and creases in the padding of headphones with a cushioned or leather head strap.
The best headphone stands for audiophiles, gamers, and anyone with a desk | Irena Collaku | July 23, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe occasions when the Wizards have felt ascendant — truly ascendant — in this century take longer to pry from the creases in your brain than they do to count.
These Wizards are many things as they enter the playoffs. Afraid is not one of them. | Barry Svrluga | May 21, 2021 | Washington PostHe could have left the puck behind the net and reentered the crease the way he came out.
Ilya Samsonov’s short Caps career has seen highs and lows. His Game 3 packed in both. | Samantha Pell | May 20, 2021 | Washington PostThe Penguins’ power play ranked fourth in the NHL this season thanks in large part to how well Pittsburgh created shots in the high-danger areas such as the slot or crease.
What to know about the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs | Matt Bonesteel, Neil Greenberg | May 14, 2021 | Washington Post
Is that pillow crease line that used to go away an hour after I got out of bed now just that line I have on my face?
Some 4 a.m. Brainstorming on How to Make Obama Tougher Than Putin | Annabelle Gurwitch | May 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTurns out the fungi in our inguinal crease are not the same ones on our heel pad or behind our ear.
That zone is a fault line, a crease in the planet floor between the North American plate and the Continental plate.
Hurricane Sandy Will Be Dwarfed by an Earthquake | Winston Ross | November 5, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAs he told the story, his lidded eyes would crease into a warm, delighted look.
Remembering the Man Who Brought Jaws—and Me—to the Shelves | Christopher Buckley | December 23, 2008 | THE DAILY BEASTEn I reck'n de wives quarrels considable; en dat 'crease de racket.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)Keep the solution boiling until the segments are cooked so soft that folding them leaves no crease.
Philippine Mats | Hugo H. MillerThe clip is slipped over the fold inside of the hat which forms the bottom part of the crease.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | VariousAverage Jones smiled with almost affectionate admiration at the crease along the knee of his carefully pressed trousers.
Average Jones | Samuel Hopkins AdamsNow it sparkled gently in his glass and he sighed, letting a smile crease his lean homely face.
Security | Poul William Anderson
British Dictionary definitions for crease (1 of 2)
/ (kriːs) /
a line or mark produced by folding, pressing, or wrinkling
a wrinkle or furrow, esp on the face
cricket any three lines near each wicket marking positions for the bowler or batsman: See also bowling crease, popping crease, return crease
ice hockey the small rectangular area in front of each goal cage
Also called: goal crease lacrosse the circular area surrounding the goal
to make or become wrinkled or furrowed
(tr) to graze with a bullet, causing superficial injury
(often foll by up) slang to be or cause to be greatly amused
Origin of crease
1Derived forms of crease
- creaseless, adjective
- creaser, noun
- creasy, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for crease (2 of 2)
/ (kriːs) /
a rare spelling of kris
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