crease

noun
UK: /kriːs/
US: /kriːs/

  1. A line on fabric or paper made by folding or pressing it.

    1. Her new skirt had a crease.
    2. The document had a visible crease where it had been folded and unfolded multiple times.

  2. A wrinkle on the skin.

    1. A smile put a crease on his face.
    2. With age, the gentle creases around her eyes told stories of laughter and wisdom.

Synonyms

pucker wrinkle fold rumple line
crease verb

  1. To make a line on fabric or paper by folding or pressing it.

    1. I will crease the paper in half.
    2. Be careful not to crease the map when you fold it back up after use.

  2. To develop wrinkles on the skin.

    1. His face began to crease with worry.
    2. The actor's face creased into a mask of pain as he delivered his heartbreaking lines.
crease transitive-verb

  1. To injure someone.

    1. The bullet creased his arm.
    2. The ricocheting bullet only creased him; he was lucky to be alive.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crease" in English means: A line on fabric or paper made by folding or pressing it., A wrinkle on the skin..

The phonetic transcription of "crease" is /kriːs/ in British English and /kriːs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crease": pucker, wrinkle, fold, rumple, line.

Example usage of "crease": "Her new skirt had a crease.". More examples on the page.