crease
//kriːs//
Noun
creaseSingular
creasesPlural
1
A line or ridge produced on paper, cloth, or other material by folding, pressing, or crushing.
There was a crease in the middle of the paper where it had been folded.
2
A wrinkle or furrow in the skin, especially on the face.
She noticed the creases around her eyes when she smiled.
3
In cricket, any of the lines marked on the pitch to define the positions of the batsman and bowler.
The batsman must keep his foot behind the crease to avoid being stumped.
Verb
creaseInfinitive
creasePresent tense
creasedPast tense
creasedPast participle
creasingPresent participle
creasesThird-person singular
1
To make a crease or creases in something; to wrinkle or fold.
Be careful not to crease the documents when you put them in the envelope.
2
To become wrinkled or develop creases.
This fabric creases easily if you don't hang it up.