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
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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.
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Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
The Sorento’s hood has strong creases on either side and is augmented by an extensive front grille, vertical taillights, and strong side lines that borrow from the larger Kia Telluride SUV.
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Every night, his pillow rests on a book — his Bible, the pages creased and notes in the margin.
—Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Its hydraulic steering was extremely communicative, responsive, and busy, relaying every crease in the tarmac at all times — to the point of requiring a firm grip and faster than average hands — just the way any driving aficionado desires.
—Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
The Sorento’s hood has strong creases on either side and is augmented by an extensive front grille, vertical taillights, and strong side lines that borrow from the larger Kia Telluride SUV.
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Hyaluronic acid helps smooth fine lines and prevent creasing.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Every night, his pillow rests on a book — his Bible, the pages creased and notes in the margin.
—Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crease. Accessed 30 Dec. 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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