crease

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creases, creasing, creased

1) N-COUNT: usu pl Creases are lines that are made in cloth or paper when it is crushed or folded.

She stood up, frowning at the creases in her silk dress...

Papa flattened the creases of the map with his broad hands.

...cream coloured trousers with sharp creases.

2) V-ERG If cloth or paper creases or if you crease it, lines form in it when it is crushed or folded.

Most outfits crease a bit when you are travelling...

[V n] Liz sat down on the bed, lowering herself carefully not to crease her skirt.

Syn:

crumple

Derived words:

creased ADJ-GRADED

His clothes were creased, as if he had slept in them.

3) V-ERG If your face creases or if an expression creases it, lines appear on it because you are frowning or smiling. [WRITTEN]

His ruddy face still routinely creases with mirth...

[V n] For just the second time a look of emotion creases his face.

Syn:

wrinkle

4) N-COUNT Creases in someone's skin are lines which form where their skin folds when they move.

...the tiny creases at the corners of his eyes...

When Crevecoeur smiled, the creases in his face deepened.

Syn:

wrinkle

Derived words:

creased ADJ-GRADED

...Jock's creased drunken face.

5) N-SING: the N, poss N In cricket, the crease is a line on the playing surface where the batsman stands.

Haynes was still at the crease, unbeaten on 84.

Phrasal Verbs:

- crease up