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crease
[krees]
noun
a ridge or groove produced in anything by folding, heat, pressure, etc.; fold; furrow.
a wrinkle, especially one on the face.
the straight, vertical edge or line produced in the front and back of trousers, especially men's trousers, by pressing, as with a steam presser or iron.
Ice Hockey.the marked rectangular area in front of each goal cage, into which an offensive player can skate only if that player has the puck, if the puck is already within the area, or if the goalie is absent.
Cricket.
verb (used with object)
to make a crease or creases in or on; wrinkle.
Synonyms: , , ,to wound or stun by a furrowing or superficial shot.
The bullet merely creased his shoulder.
verb (used without object)
to become creased.
crease
1/ ː /
noun
a line or mark produced by folding, pressing, or wrinkling
a wrinkle or furrow, esp on the face
cricket any three lines near each wicket marking positions for the bowler or batsman See also bowling crease popping crease return crease
ice hockey the small rectangular area in front of each goal cage
Also called: goal crease.lacrosse the circular area surrounding the goal
verb
to make or become wrinkled or furrowed
(tr) to graze with a bullet, causing superficial injury
slang(often foll by up) to be or cause to be greatly amused
crease
2/ ː /
noun
a rare spelling of kris
Other Word Forms
- creaseless adjective
- creaser noun
- uncreased adjective
- ˈ adjective
- ˈ noun
- ˈ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of crease1
Example Sentences
Carse, who has become a key player for England over the winter, sustained the injury through the repeated impact of his front foot hitting the crease while bowling.
He came to the crease in the first over, and withstood all of West Indies' pressure when England were on the ropes at 133-5 in pursuit of 309 to win.
Coming to the crease after top-order failures is not unfamiliar territory for Root, who exemplified remarkable calm and assuredness from ball one.
Lamb was playing an unfamiliar role, coming to the crease in the 36th over, but captain Sciver-Brunt whacked six fours and a six from the wilting Windies bowlers as England passed 300 with ease.
His blue patterned shirt creased around the knuckle of his thumb.
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