crease

1 of 2

noun

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)
creaseless adjective

crease

2 of 2

verb

creased; creasing

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
creaser noun

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
Noun
The bodywork’s slight creases and Kamm-tail rear end were a Tjaarda flourish. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024 This came with a creasing tool that was easy to use, leaving a nice crease on shirts. Neha Tandon, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024 Guenther scored on a wraparound after Hellebuyck ventured too far from his crease. John Marshall, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024 To make an operation out of paper, the mathematicians designed a diagram of lines, called a crease pattern, that specifies where to fold the paper. Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024 For those who like to have a neat crease in their pants, a crease tool might be in order. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024 Runners and bussers carry out the intricate footwork of service: bending down to adjust a fish knife, raising a silver cloche, ironing a crease out of a starchy white tablecloth, holding a silver ladle high in the air as a blue trickle of flaming rum pours down on a wedge of sticky toffee pudding. Pete Wells, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024 And, of course, anything that wrinkles or creases easily should go on a hanger. Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2024 Finally, Level 3 features, such as pores, scars and creases, are too small for the human eye to resolve. Partha Banerjee, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2024
Verb
Final Touches Lastly, the hat undergoes a secondary flanging before arriving at the hatter’s bench for final finishing, including creasing, polishing, and gentle steaming to relax the fibers and bring out the colors. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024 Step 2: Bring one sleeve horizontally toward the center, and crease the jacket at the edge of the neckline. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 The addition of hyaluronic acid works to maintain your skin’s moisture, preventing dryness and creasing. Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024 The super lightweight liquid feels like a serum but works like a concealer to instantly mask redness and dark circles sans any creasing, caking or cracking. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 According to TikTok, people can try using medical tape to stop the skin from creasing, or even practice face yoga. Korin Miller, Health, 1 Feb. 2024 Cons The silky formula did cause some creasing in our tests. Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024 Luna Bean Hand Casting Kit $49.99, now $39.99 Luna Bean hand-casting kits are designed to capture every line, wrinkle, and crease to create a timeless keepsake. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2024 But more recently, Munich, the region’s capital, has strapped on a double-Windsor and creased its trousers. . Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably alteration of earlier creaste, from Middle English creste crest

First Known Use

Noun

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1588, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crease was in 1578

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Cite this Entry

“Crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crease. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

crease

1 of 2 noun
1
: 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

transitive verb

: to make a crease in or on
aging had creased her face

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