crease

¹crease

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

Examples of CREASE

1. He ironed his pants to make the creases sharp.
2. a crease in the paper
3. tiny creases at the corners of his eyes
4. Players from the opposing team may not enter the crease.
5. The batsman moved out of the crease.

Origin of CREASE

probably alteration of earlier creaste, from Middle English creste crest

First Known Use: 1578

Related to CREASE

Synonyms: wrinkle, crimp, crinkle, furrow

Related Words: corrugation, layer, loop, plait, pleat, ply, pucker, seam, tuck; crow's-foot

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Other Field and Goal Sports Terms

lateral, lax, overthrow, playbook, post, screen, scrum, secondary, ultimate

Rhymes with CREASE

cease, fleece, grease, Greece, kris, lease, Nice, niece, peace, piece