Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crease

noun / verb
/kriːs/
Definition
A line or mark made by folding or pressing something.
Examples
  • She made a crease in the paper when she folded it.
  • His trousers had a sharp crease down the front.
  • He tried to smooth out the crease in the fabric.
Meaning
A crease is a wrinkle or fold in a surface, often created by bending or pressing material like paper, fabric, or skin.
Synonyms
  • fold
  • wrinkle
  • line
  • ridge