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crease

The correct spelling is crease.

How to pronounce crease

/kɹiːs/
noun

IPA: /kɹiːs/

Say it like: Cree-se

The correct spelling is crease. A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced. For example: "His pants had a nice sharp crease."

Usage Examples

His pants had a nice sharp crease.

The bullet just creased his shoulder.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
  2. 2.One 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.
  3. 3.The circle around the goal, where no offensive players can go.
  4. 4.The goal crease; an area in front of each goal.
  5. 5.A crack.

verb

  1. 1.To make a crease in; to wrinkle.
  2. 2.To undergo creasing; to form wrinkles.
  3. 3.To lightly bloody; to graze.
  4. 4.To stab with a kris.

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