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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 calledgoal 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
Derived Forms
- ˈ, adjective
- ˈ, noun
- ˈ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- l adjective
- İ noun
- ܲ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of crease1
Example Sentences
Lot always seemed to have so much time at the crease as a batter, as if her mind was a crystal ball predicting what was coming.
Her fingers tremble as she smooths out the creases, and in a fumbling, uncertain voice, she begins to read them.
Still, the addition of a right-handed shot and Kuzmenko’s physical presence in the crease could wake the flagging Kings’ offense.
Throughout the 26 overs the pair were together at the crease, New Zealand dictated proceedings.
Noor had stepped out from the crease before the end of the over had been called following the completion of a single.
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