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to crease
01
to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface
Transitive: to crease a surface
02
to develop a line or lines, typically as a result of folding, bending, or pressure
Intransitive
03
to create a temporary line or fold in the skin, typically as a result of facial expression or emotion
Transitive: to crease one's facial features
04
to make a shallow cut or scrape on a surface
Transitive: to crease a surface
Crease
01
a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade
02
a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
03
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
04
a marked area near the goal, especially in hockey or lacrosse
05
(cricket) a line marked on the pitch that defines the area within which a batsman must stand to be safe from being run out
crease
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Example
The artist creased the canvas to add depth and texture to the painting.
The careless handling of the delicate fabric creased the dress before it even reached the store shelves.
He carefully folded the letter, trying not to crease it too much, but it still ended up with visible lines.
The thorny bushes creased the hiker's legs as he pushed through the dense foliage.
The worry in her expression creased her forehead, revealing the depth of her concern.
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