Creases Meaning in English
word · lemma: crease
ˈkɹisɪz
KREE-siz
kɹˈiːsɪz
kREE-siz
Definition
Lines or folds that appear on a surface, like fabric, paper, or skin, often from bending or pressing.
Usage & Nuances
'Creases' is most common with clothes and paper; it can also mean lines on skin, often from age or movement. Collocates: 'shirt creases', 'crease in the page', 'crease lines'. To 'iron out creases' is to remove them from fabric. Don't confuse with 'wrinkles', which is used more for skin.
Spanish: arrugas - pliegues (ropa, papel)Portuguese (BR): vincos - rugas (pele, papel, roupa)Portuguese (PT): vincos - rugas (pele, papel, roupa)Chinese (Simplified): 褶皱 - 折痕Chinese (Traditional): 摺痕 - 皺褶Hindi: सिलवटेंArabic: تجاعيد - طياتBengali: ভাঁজ - ভাঁজের দাগRussian: складки - заломыJapanese: しわ - 折り目Vietnamese: nếp gấp - nếp nhănKorean: 주름 - 접힌 자국Turkish: kırışık - kat iziUrdu: کریز - تہہIndonesian: lipatan - kerutan
Example Sentences
There are creases in my shirt.
basic
The paper had creases after being folded.
basic
She smoothed out the creases with her hand.
basic
The trousers need ironing to remove the creases.
natural
He laughed, and creases appeared around his eyes.
natural
Make sure there are no creases when you wrap the gift.
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