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crease
(kr/i/s )

noun (n)

  • an angular or rounded shape made by folding(noun.shape)
    Example:
    A crease in his trousers.
    source: wordnet30
  • a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface(noun.shape)
    source: wordnet30
  • a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    creese, kris
    source: wordnet30
  • See Creese.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • The combination of four lines forming a rectangle inclosing either goal, or the inclosed space itself, within which no attacking player is allowed unless the ball is there; -- called also goal crease.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Crease the paper like this to make a crane.
    source: wordnet30
  • make wrinkled or creased(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    furrow, wrinkle
    source: wordnet30
  • scrape gently(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    graze, rake
    source: wordnet30
  • become wrinkled or crumpled or creased(verb.change)
    source: wordnet30
  • To make a crease or mark in, as by folding or doubling.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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