crease

[ krees ]

/ kris /

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Definition of crease

noun

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.

verb (used with object), creased, creas·ing.

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.

verb (used without object), creased, creas·ing.

to become creased.

OTHER WORDS FOR crease

6 crimp, pucker, furrow, fold.

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Origin of crease

1400–50; late Middle English creeste, crest, apparently special use of crest

OTHER WORDS FROM crease

creaseless, adjectivecreaser, nounun·creased, adjective

Words nearby crease

cream tea, creamware, creamwove, creamy, creance, crease, crease-resistant, creasy, create, create a scene, created

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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.
Best daily planners to boost your productivity|Rowan Lyons|August 21, 2021|Popular-Science
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-Science
The 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 Post
He 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 Post

The 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|DAILY BEAST
Turns out the fungi in our inguinal crease are not the same ones on our heel pad or behind our ear.
Happy Summer. You’re Covered in Fungus.|Kent Sepkowitz|July 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
As 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|DAILY BEAST
En 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. Miller
The clip is slipped over the fold inside of the hat which forms the bottom part of the crease.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
Average Jones smiled with almost affectionate admiration at the crease along the knee of his carefully pressed trousers.
Average Jones|Samuel Hopkins Adams
Now it sparkled gently in his glass and he sighed, letting a smile crease his lean homely face.
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British Dictionary definitions for crease (1 of 2)

crease¹

/ (kriːs) /

noun

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 batsmanSee 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

verb

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

Derived forms of crease

creaseless, adjectivecreaser, nouncreasy, adjective

Word Origin for crease

C15: from earlier crēst; probably related to Old French cresté wrinkled

British Dictionary definitions for crease (2 of 2)

crease²

/ (kriːs) /

noun

a rare spelling of kris

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