crease
word
Definition
A line, mark, or fold made by pressing, folding, or crushing something, often appearing in fabric, paper, skin, or on a sports field.
Usage & Nuances
Used for lines and folds in fabric, paper, skin (especially for wrinkles), and as a name for marked lines in sports fields (cricket, hockey, etc.). Common collocations: 'iron out creases', 'crease in your shirt', 'creasing a page'. Not used for deep folds or big wrinkles.
Spanish: arruga - plieguePortuguese (BR): vinco - dobra - rugaPortuguese (PT): vinco - prega - rugaChinese (Simplified): 折痕 - 皱褶Chinese (Traditional): 摺痕 - 皺褶Hindi: सिकुड़न - तहArabic: تجعد - طيةBengali: ভাঁজ - কুঁচকানRussian: складкаJapanese: しわ - 折り目Vietnamese: nếp gấpKorean: 주름 - 접은 자국Turkish: kırışık - kat iziUrdu: کریز - شکن (کپڑے یا کاغذ پر)Indonesian: lipatan - kerutan
Example Sentences
There is a crease in your shirt.
basic
She ironed out the creases.
basic
Fold the paper along the crease.
basic
Don’t worry about the creases—they’ll smooth out as you wear the pants.
natural
He accidentally left a big crease down the middle of his art project.
natural
In cricket, the batter stands at the crease.
natural