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(kriːs)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense creases, present participle creasing, past tense, past participle creased
1. countable noun [usually plural]
Creases are lines that are made in cloth or paper when it is crushed or folded.
She stood up, frowning at the creases in her silk dress. [+ in]
Papa flattened the creases of the map with his broad hands. [+ of]
...cream coloured trousers with sharp creases.
Synonyms: fold, ruck, line, tuck More Synonyms of crease
2. verb
If cloth or paper creases or if you crease it, lines form in it when it is crushed or folded.
Most outfits crease a bit when you are travelling. [VERB]
Liz sat down on the bed, lowering herself carefully so as not to crease her skirt. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: crumple, rumple, pucker, crinkle More Synonyms of crease
creased adjective
His clothes were creased, as if he had slept in them.
3. ergative verb
If your face creases or if an expression creases it, lines appear on it because you are frowning or smiling.
[written]
His ruddy face still routinely creases with mirth. [VERB]
For just the second time a look of emotion creases his face. [VERB noun]
4. countable noun
Creases in someone's skin are lines which form where their skin folds when they move.
...the tiny creases at the corners of his eyes.
When Crevecoeur smiled, the creases in his face deepened.
Synonyms: wrinkle, line, crow's-foot More Synonyms of crease
creased adjective
...Jock's creased drunken face.
5. singular noun
In cricket, the crease is a line on the playing surface where the batsman stands.
Haynes was still at the crease, unbeaten on 84.
Phrasal verbs:
See crease up
More Synonyms of crease

crease in British English 1

(kriːs)
noun
1. 
a line or mark produced by folding, pressing, or wrinkling
2. 
a wrinkle or furrow, esp on the face
3.  cricket
any three lines near each wicket marking positions for the bowler or batsman
See also bowling crease, popping crease, return crease
4.  ice hockey
the small rectangular area in front of each goal cage
5.  Also called: goal crease lacrosse
the circular area surrounding the goal
verb
6. 
to make or become wrinkled or furrowed
7. (transitive)
to graze with a bullet, causing superficial injury
8. (often foll by up) slang
to be or cause to be greatly amused
Derived forms
creaseless (ˈcreaseless)
adjective
creaser (ˈcreaser)
noun
creasy (ˈcreasy)
adjective
Word origin
C15: from earlier crēst; probably related to Old French cresté wrinkled

crease in British English 2

(kriːs)
noun
a rare spelling of kris

crease in American English 1

(kris)
noun
1. 
a line, mark, or ridge made by folding and pressing cloth, paper, etc.
the crease in trousers
2. 
a fold or wrinkle
creases in a jowl
3.  Cricket
any of the lines that mark off the station of the batsman or of the bowler
4.  Hockey and Lacrosse
an area marked off by lines in front of or around the goal cage, which cannot beentered by players on the offense except under certain conditions
verb transitiveWord forms: creased or ˈcreasing
5. 
to fold and make a crease in
6. 
to wrinkle; muss
7.  US
to graze and injure slightly with a bullet
verb intransitive
8. 
to become creased
Derived forms
creaser (ˈcreaser)
noun
creasy (ˈcreasy)
adjective
Word origin
earlier creaste, lit., ridge < ME creste, crece, crest

crease in American English 2

(kris)
noun
alt. sp. of
kris

Examples of 'crease' in a sentence
crease

Two single figure scores although he spent some time at crease.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
 Tiny creases or tears are deemed unacceptable.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Look at those creases on his face!
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
We were given a lesson in how to occupy the crease and make the opposition pay.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It is found most often in skin creases but can also occur in large patches.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The perfect yorker lands on the crease line.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The creases could be caused by damage to arteries.
The Sun (2011)
Great for plumping saggy skin and calming creases.
The Sun (2013)
And the sharp crease lines down the side are expected to be softened.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Iron out any creases or wrinkles.
The Sun (2015)
This can form little creases under the chin, à la turkey neck.
The Sun (2015)
Old, sharp creases from having been folded for more than forty years.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
If you are a cold person your clothes don't crease.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
His total time at the crease spanned eight hours and 18 minutes.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I definitely wake up with fewer creases on my face now.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
I am somebody who creases all their clothes.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I aim to make the most of my second time at the crease.
The Sun (2015)
Fold each square in half to form a crease in the middle, then open out and set aside.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
If you insist on a sharp crease, do the decent thing and press your trousers under the mattress.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
You have to be prepared to score at just two an over, play within yourself and occupy the crease.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We knew how important it was to occupy the crease, but we weren't able to do it.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Taking some time to leave the crease, he turned round to look back at the umpire, and shouted as he walked back to the pavilion.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)

In other languages
crease

British English: crease /kriːs/ NOUN
Creases are lines that are made in cloth or paper when it is crushed or folded.
She stood up, frowning at the creases in her silk dress.
  • American English: crease
  • Arabic: ثَنْية
  • Brazilian Portuguese: prega
  • Chinese: 折痕
  • Croatian: nabor
  • Czech: záhyb
  • Danish: krølle
  • Dutch: plooi
  • European Spanish: arruga tela
  • Finnish: ryppy
  • French: pli
  • German: Falte
  • Greek: πτυχή
  • Italian: grinza
  • Japanese: 折り目
  • Korean: 주름
  • Norwegian: krøll
  • Polish: fałda
  • European Portuguese: vinco
  • Romanian: cută
  • Russian: складка
  • Latin American Spanish: arruga
  • Swedish: skrynkla
  • Thai: รอยย่น
  • Turkish: kırışıklık
  • Ukrainian: складка
  • Vietnamese: nếp nhăn

All related terms of 'crease'

crease up
If someone or something makes you crease up or creases you up , they make you laugh a lot .
goal crease
a line or mark produced by folding, pressing , or wrinkling
return crease
one of two lines marked at right-angles to each bowling crease , from inside which a bowler must deliver the ball
bowling crease
a line marked at the wicket , over which a bowler must not advance fully before delivering the ball
popping crease
a line four feet in front of and parallel with the bowling crease , at or behind which the batsman stands
crease-resistant
(of a fabric , garment , etc) designed to remain uncreased when subjected to wear or use

Chinese translation of 'crease'

crease

(kriːs)

n (c)

  1. (in cloth, paper)
    1. (= fold) 折痕 (zhéhén) (道, dào)
    2. (= wrinkle) 皱(皺)纹(紋) (zhòuwén) (条(條), tiáo)
    3. (in trousers) 折缝(縫) (zhéfèng) (道, dào)

vt

  1. (= wrinkle) 使起皱(皺) (shǐ qǐzhòu)

vi

  1. [cloth, paper] 起皱(皺) (qǐzhòu)
  2. [face] 皱(皺)起来(來) (zhòuqǐlái)
1 (noun) 
Definition
a line made by folding or pressing
She frowned at the creases in her silk dress.
Synonyms
fold
Make another fold and turn the ends together.
ruck
line
Draw a line down the centre of the page.
tuck
a tapered tuck used to take in fullness and control shape in a garment
ridge
groove
pucker
small puckers in the material
corrugation
2 (noun) 
Definition
a wrinkle or furrow, esp. on the face
There were tiny creases at the corner of his eyes.
Synonyms
wrinkle
His face was covered with wrinkles.
line
He has a large, generous face with deep lines.
crow's-foot
1 (verb) 
Definition
to make or become wrinkled or furrowed
Most outfits crease a bit when you're travelling.Liz sat down carefully, so as not to crease her skirt.
Synonyms
crumple
rumple
I leaned forward to rumple his hair.
pucker
She puckered her lips at the sour taste of lemon.
crinkle
When she laughs, her eyes crinkle.
fold
He folded the paper carefully.
ridge
double up
crimp
ruck up
corrugate
2 (verb) 
Definition
to make or become wrinkled or furrowed
His face creased with mirth.
Synonyms
wrinkle
I wrinkled the velvet.
The skin around her eyes had begun to wrinkle.
crumple
She sat down carefully, so as not to crumple her skirt.
screw up

Additional synonyms

in the sense of crinkle
Definition
to become slightly creased or folded
When she laughs, her eyes crinkle.
Synonyms
crease,
wrinkle,
crumple,
pucker,
fold,
curl,
crimp,
crimple,
twist,
ruffle,
scallop,
rumple,
cockle
in the sense of line
Definition
a continuous length without breadth
Draw a line down the centre of the page.
Synonyms
stroke,
mark,
rule,
score,
bar,
band,
channel,
dash,
scratch,
slash,
underline,
streak,
stripe,
groove
in the sense of line
Definition
a thin indented mark or wrinkle on skin
He has a large, generous face with deep lines.
Synonyms
wrinkle,
mark,
crease,
furrow,
crow's foot

Synonyms of 'crease'

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