1
: a line, mark, or ridge made by or as if by folding a pliable substance
2
: a specially marked area in various sports
especially
: an area surrounding or in front of a goal (as in lacrosse or hockey)
creased; creasing
1
: to make a crease in or on : wrinkle
a smile creased her face
2
: to wound slightly especially by grazing
creased by a bullet
: to become creased
creaser
noun
Synonyms
Examples of crease in a Sentence
Noun
He ironed his pants to make the creases sharp.
a crease in the paper
tiny creases at the corners of his eyes
Players from the opposing team may not enter the crease.
The batsman moved out of the crease.
Verb
a neatly creased pair of pants
The pages of the book were stained and creased.
She looked up, her face creasing into a smile.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lauren Mazzo, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2024
Apparently, creases and wrinkled clothes are trending in the luxury fashion world.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
Related Articles In 2016, Cheng began to develop a style that consists of intricate handcrafting, hand-shredding and the use of natural fabrics that painstakingly undergo post-processing techniques like dyeing or creasing.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Aside from some creases in the toe from where my foot bends, my Asics are still in great condition.
—Lauren Mazzo, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2024
Apparently, creases and wrinkled clothes are trending in the luxury fashion world.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
Verb
More to Know: Crafted from carbon steel with rounded silicone pads, this creates a natural-looking curl without creasing, tugging, or breakage.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
Related Articles In 2016, Cheng began to develop a style that consists of intricate handcrafting, hand-shredding and the use of natural fabrics that painstakingly undergo post-processing techniques like dyeing or creasing.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crease. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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crease
1 of 2 noun1
: a line or mark made by or as if by folding or wrinkling
2
: a specially marked area around the goal in various sports (as hockey or lacrosse)
crease
2 of 2 verb
creased; creasing
1
: to make a crease in or on
2
: to become creased
Medical Definition
crease
1 of 2 noun
: a line or mark made by or as if by folding a pliable substance (as the skin)
crease
2 of 2 verb
creased; creasing
: to make a crease in or on
aging had creased her face
: to become creased
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