crease
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noun \ˈkrēs\Definition of CREASE
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)
— crease·less \-ləs\ adjective
See Examples of CREASE
- 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.
Origin of CREASE
probably alteration of earlier creaste, from Middle English creste crest
First Known Use: 1578
Other Field and Goal Sports Terms
2crease
verbcreasedcreas·ing
Definition of CREASE
transitive verb
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>
intransitive verb
: to become creased
— creas·er noun
Examples of CREASE
- a neatly creased pair of pants
- The pages of the book were stained and creased.
- She looked up, her face creasing into a smile.
First Known Use of CREASE
1588
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