Examples of “crease” in a Sentence

noun A line or fold made by pressing, bending, or wrinkling fabric or paper.

• There was a deep crease across the middle of the old map.
• He ironed a sharp crease into his trousers.
• The letter had deep creases from being folded so many times.

noun In sports such as cricket or ice hockey, a marked line or area defining part of the playing field.

• The batter stood just behind the popping crease.

verb To form a fold or wrinkle in something.

• Try not to crease your shirt when you pack it in the suitcase.
• Paper will crease easily if you fold it too tightly.
• Don't crease the photograph when you put it in the envelope.