crease
🇺🇸
/kriːs/
🇬🇧
/kriːs/
noun
R
A line that forms when fabric or paper is folded or pressed.
She smoothed the creases out of her skirt.
R
A line made by folding something, like paper or ironing clothes.
Make a crease in the paper and then unfold it.
R
A line in the skin, often seen on the face.
She had lots of deep creases at the corners of her eyes.
R
A line on the ground near a wicket in cricket that shows where the bowler and batsman stand.
He spent six hours at the crease for six hours.
verb
R
To form lines on fabric or paper by folding or pressing.
Pack your suit carefully so that you don't crease it.
R
To form lines in the skin, like when smiling.
Her face creased into a smile.
translation
A line that forms when fabric or paper is folded or pressed.; A line made by folding something, like paper or ironing clothes.; A line in the skin, often seen on the face.; A line on the ground near a wicket in cricket that shows where the bowler and batsman stand.
To form lines on fabric or paper by folding or pressing.; To form lines in the skin, like when smiling.
Word Forms
3rd Present
creases
Past
creased
Perfect
creased
Progressive
creasing
Plural
creases