| 释义 |
crease
I. \ˈkrēs\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: probably alteration of earlier creaste, from Middle English creste crest
1.
a. : a line, groove, or ridge that is made by or as if by folding a pliable substance and is generally larger or longer than a wrinkle and not so deep as a fold
b. : a similar mark on the skin especially about the face or neck
< a crease between the eyes >
— usually used in plural
< many creases about her mouth — Eve Langley >
c. : the front or back edge of a man's trouser leg especially when pressed — often used in plural
2.
a. : the diagonal ventral fold marking the anterior and medial margin of junction of either leg and the trunk in man
b. : the medial cleft between the buttocks
3. : a specially marked area in various field sports:
a.
(1) : popping crease
(2) : bowling crease
(3) : return crease
(4) : ground 5h(2)
b. : an area surrounding the goal (as in lacrosse and hockey) forbidden to attacking players unless the ball or puck is in it — called also goal crease; see ice hockey illustration
4. : the longitudinal groove on the ventral surface of certain grains (as of wheat)
II. verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
transitive verb
1. : to make a crease in or on : wrinkle
< a frown creased his forehead >
2.
a. : to stun (as a wild horse wanted alive) by placing a grazing shot that does not cause permanent injury
b. : to wound slightly especially by grazing
< the bullet creased him >
: graze
< creased his head >
intransitive verb
: to become creased or wrinkled
< this dress material will not crease easily >
III.
variant of kris |