crease
noun
1. an angular or rounded shape made by folding
- a crease in his trousers
Similar word(s): bend, crimp, flexure, fold, plication
Definition categories: shape, angularity
2. a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
Similar word(s): crinkle, furrow, line, seam, wrinkle
Definition categories: shape, depression, impression, imprint
3. a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade
Definition categories: man–made, dagger, sticker
Sentences with crease as a noun:
- His pants had a nice sharp crease.
- His shirt was brand new with visible creases from its store fold.
verb
1. make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic
- crease the paper like this to make a crane
Similar word(s): crinkle, crisp, ruckle, scrunch, wrinkle
Definition categories: contact, fold
2. make wrinkled or creased
Similar word(s): furrow, wrinkle
Definition categories: contact, fold
3. scrape gently
Definition categories: contact, brush
4. become wrinkled or crumpled or creased
Similar word(s): crinkle, crumple, rumple, wrinkle
Definition categories: change, fold
Sentences with crease as a verb:
- The bullet just creased his shoulder.