nounπShareA line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced."His pants had a nice sharp crease."markmaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the white lines drawn on the pitch to show different areas of play; especially the popping crease, but also the bowling crease and the return crease."The batsman stepped back, careful not to cross the popping crease. "sportareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe circle around the goal, where no offensive players can go."The hockey player shot the puck just outside the crease, avoiding a penalty. "sportareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe goal crease; an area in front of each goal."The goalie fiercely defended the crease, preventing any shots from entering the net. "areasportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crack."The old book had a crease down the spine from years of use. "markappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a crease in; to wrinkle."He accidentally creased his new shirt while packing it for the trip. "appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo undergo creasing; to form wrinkles."The paper airplane began to crease as I folded it repeatedly. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lightly bloody; to graze."The bullet just creased his shoulder."bodymedicinemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn Indonesian or Malay dagger with a wavy, or rigid serpentine blade."The museum displayed a beautiful crease, its serpentine blade intricately carved with ancient symbols. "weaponculturestyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Moro sword with an asymmetrical blade."The museum displayed a beautiful crease, a Moro sword with a blade that slanted slightly to one side. "weaponmilitarycultureitemworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stab with a kris."The warrior creased the enemy soldier with his kris. "weaponmilitarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading