crease
crease Lexical Profile
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• noun
A line or ridge produced on paper, cloth, or another flexible material by folding, pressing, or crushing it.
"He carefully ironed a sharp crease down the front of his dress trousers."
A line or furrow in the skin, especially on the face or hands, caused by aging or facial expression.
"A deep crease appeared between her eyebrows as she concentrated on the puzzle."
A marked line or bounded area near the goal or wicket in certain sports (such as cricket, ice hockey, or lacrosse) that governs the positions and movements of players.
"The goaltender held his ground at the edge of the crease to block the incoming shot."
• verb
To make a fold, ridge, or wrinkle in a flexible material or skin, or to become marked with such lines.
"Pack the linen shirt carefully at the top of the suitcase so it does not crease during the flight."
To graze or scratch a surface or part of the body lightly without penetrating deeply.
"The stray splinter creased the surface of the wooden desk."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 16th century as an alteration of the earlier Middle English word 'crest' (meaning a ridge or summit), which came via Old French from Latin 'crista' ('tuft' or 'plume').