crease
noun
a ridge or groove produced in anything by folding, heat, pressure, etc.; fold; furrow.
creases
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pluralof crease.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof crease (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
creasenouna ridge or groove produced in anything by folding, heat, pressure, etc.; fold; furrow.
Example Sentences
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September carrots can look almost too virtuous at the farmers market: sturdy bunches, feathery green tops, dirt in the creases.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Because while the long hair, the mustache and the Mercedes are all gone, a broad smile still creases the old goalie’s face.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
Her board was also padded, which reduced damage to fabrics and helped prevent garment creases during ironing, and it was collapsible, enabling easy storage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
On my body - the creases of my arms and legs - on my face - eyes and lips.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2025
I use a wooden ruler to smooth out the creases.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
