Definition of crease
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
verb
creased; creasing
Definition of crease (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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The first known use of crease was in 1578
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