crease
krees
Crease (noun) means a line or fold made by pressing, bending, or wrinkling fabric or paper. Example: “He ironed a sharp crease into his trousers.”
noun
1
A line or fold made by pressing, bending, or wrinkling fabric or paper.
"He ironed a sharp crease into his trousers."
"The letter had deep creases from being folded so many times."
2
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
1
To form a fold or wrinkle in something.
"Don't crease the photograph when you put it in the envelope."
How to use crease
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fold line in fabric or paper, or (in some sports) a marked zone on the field.
Common pairings
iron a crease
crease in the fabric
goal crease
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Word forms
- Plural
- creases
- Third person singular
- creases
- Past tense
- creased
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Etymology
From an earlier English spelling related to crest, "ridge" — a crease was originally thought of as a small ridge left in folded fabric.
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Rhymes for crease
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What does “crease” mean?
The word “crease” means a line or fold made by pressing, bending, or wrinkling fabric or paper. In plain terms, a fold line in fabric or paper, or (in some sports) a marked zone on the field.
How do you pronounce “crease”?
“Crease” is pronounced krees (/kɹiːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “crease” in a sentence?
Here is “crease” used in a sentence: “He ironed a sharp crease into his trousers.”
What part of speech is “crease”?
Depending on how it is used, “crease” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “crease” a common word?
“Crease” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “crease” have?
“Crease” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a line or fold made by pressing, bending, or wrinkling fabric or paper.
