Pronunciation: /kriːs/
noun a line or mark made by folding or wrinkling
A1 She accidentally put a crease in her paper while folding it.
A2 The tailor ironed out the crease in the pants.
B1 The crease in the book's spine showed how many times it had been read.
B2 The crease in his forehead deepened as he tried to solve the difficult math problem.
C1 The crease in the fabric of the dress was expertly tailored for a perfect fit.
C2 The crease in the old map revealed where it had been folded and stored for many years.
verb to make a line or mark by folding or wrinkling
A1 She creased her paper to make a paper airplane.
A2 He creased his shirt before going to the job interview.
B1 The chef creased the dough to make perfect dumplings.
B2 The artist carefully creased the canvas before starting to paint.
C1 The tailor expertly creased the pants for a custom fit.
C2 The origami master creased the paper with precision to create a beautiful crane.
formal The tailor carefully ironed out the crease in the suit jacket.
informal I tried to smooth out the crease in my shirt before the interview.
slang I can't stand it when my jeans crease at the knees.
figurative The tension between them created a crease in their relationship.
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