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Creases

/ˈkɹiːsɪz/

A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.

📖 Definitions of "Creases"

noun
  1. 1

    A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.

    "His pants had a nice sharp crease."

  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.

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.

    "The bullet just creased his shoulder."

noun
  1. 1

    An Indonesian or Malay dagger with a wavy, or rigid serpentine blade.

  2. 2

    A Moro sword with an asymmetrical blade.

verb
  1. 1

    To stab with a kris.

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