a ridge or groove produced in anything by folding, heat, pressure, etc.; fold; furrow.
a wrinkle, especially one on the face.
the straight, vertical edge or line produced in the front and back of trousers, especially men's trousers, by pressing, as with a steam presser or iron.
Ice Hockey. the marked rectangular area in front of each goal cage, into which an offensive player can skate only if that player has the puck, if the puck is already within the area, or if the goalie is absent.
Cricket.
bowling crease.
popping crease.
verb (used with object),creased,creas·ing.
to make a crease or creases in or on; wrinkle.
to wound or stun by a furrowing or superficial shot: The bullet merely creased his shoulder.
verb (used without object),creased,creas·ing.
to become creased.
Origin of crease
1400–50; late Middle English creeste, crest, apparently special use of crest
Fold the corners on the crease down so they meet in the middle.
Five classic paper toys you can make when you’re bored (whether you’re in school or not)|John Kennedy|October 7, 2020|Popular Science
Unlike folding phones that have bending glass screens, the Duo has two distinct screens separated by a clearly visible air gap at the crease in the middle of the device.
Review of the Microsoft Surface Duo folding phone: Very pretty but just how useful is it?|Aaron Pressman|September 10, 2020|Fortune
That zone is a fault line, a crease in the planet floor between the North American plate and the Continental plate.
Hurricane Sandy Will Be Dwarfed by an Earthquake|Winston Ross|November 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The parsons have many creases in their surplices, and they shake a fresh ordinance out of every crease.
Pretty Michal|Mr Jkai
Our march is to the wickets green,Our home is at the crease.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 107, August 18, 1894|Various
Last year he could hardly get the ball within a yard of the crease.
The Lighter Side of School Life|Ian Hay
Let him iron the table cloth (crease the fold with his thumb nail) so as to make a sharp line when opened.
Home Occupations for Boys and Girls|Bertha Johnston
The crease which had appeared so recently between Rupert's eyes deepened.
Ralestone Luck|Andre Norton
British Dictionary definitions for crease (1 of 2)
crease1
/ (kriːs) /
noun
a line or mark produced by folding, pressing, or wrinkling
a wrinkle or furrow, esp on the face
cricketany three lines near each wicket marking positions for the bowler or batsmanSee also bowling crease, popping crease, return crease
ice hockeythe small rectangular area in front of each goal cage
Also called: goal creaselacrossethe circular area surrounding the goal
verb
to make or become wrinkled or furrowed
(tr)to graze with a bullet, causing superficial injury
(often foll by up)slangto be or cause to be greatly amused