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."appearancematerialmarkChat 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 nervously tapped his bat, his eyes focused on the bowler as he waited behind the creases. "sportareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe circle around the goal, where no offensive players can go."The referee blew the whistle when the player stepped into the creases before the puck did. "sportareagameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe goal crease; an area in front of each goal."The goalie protected the net from inside the creases. "sportareagameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crack."The earthquake left deep creases in the sidewalk, making it dangerous to walk. "markappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a crease in; to wrinkle."He carefully creases the paper along the dotted line to make a neat fold. "appearanceactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo undergo creasing; to form wrinkles."The map creases easily when you fold it along the wrong lines. "appearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lightly bloody; to graze."The bullet just creased his shoulder."bodymarkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn Indonesian or Malay dagger with a wavy, or rigid serpentine blade."The antique shop displayed a collection of weapons, including a beautiful creases with an elaborately carved hilt. "cultureweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Moro sword with an asymmetrical blade."The museum exhibit displayed several creases alongside other traditional Moro weapons. "weaponmilitaryculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stab with a kris."The warrior creased his opponent, ending the duel swiftly. "weaponmilitarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading