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
Synonyms
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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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2024
Some of the common traits of Down syndrome are developmental delay, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes, low muscle tone, and a deep crease across the middle of the palm.
—Krissi Danielsson, Parents, 30 July 2024
Jamie Ballard, Allure, 19 Aug. 2024
Tarte's newest concealer launch, with a creamy formula that promises zero creasing, is a serious contender.
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Noun
Its defense held on against LSU deep in its territory, forcing a game-tying field goal, and Moss maneuvered the Trojans down the field, completing five of six passes, before Woody Marks burst through a crease for his second touchdown run.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2024
Some of the common traits of Down syndrome are developmental delay, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes, low muscle tone, and a deep crease across the middle of the palm.
—Krissi Danielsson, Parents, 30 July 2024
Verb
Their myriad benefits include not accentuating fine lines, imparting serious shimmer (if that's your vibe), and having hydrating ingredients to curb creasing throughout the day.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 19 Aug. 2024
Tarte's newest concealer launch, with a creamy formula that promises zero creasing, is a serious contender.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crease. Accessed 11 Sep. 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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