crease
Third Person
creases
Present Participle
creasing
Past Tense
creased
Past Participle
creased
1
to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface
transitive
- 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.
- The child creased the pages of the book while flipping through it excitedly.
- He carefully folded the letter, trying not to crease it too much, but it still ended up with visible lines.
2
to develop a line or lines, typically as a result of folding, bending, or pressure
- Over time, the leather jacket started to crease at the elbows, showing signs of wear and use.
- The bedsheet creased where it had been tucked tightly under the mattress, creating wrinkles in the fabric.
- The plastic bag creased under the weight of the groceries, forming lines along its surface.
- Despite the careful handling, the delicate lace fabric still creased as it was unfolded.
- With each step, the carpet creased beneath his feet, revealing the path he had walked.
3
to create a temporary line or fold in the skin, typically as a result of facial expression or emotion
transitive
- His smile creased his cheeks, revealing deep dimples on either side of his face.
- As she squinted against the sunlight, wrinkles creased the corners of her eyes.
- The worry in her expression creased her forehead, revealing the depth of her concern.
- With a mischievous grin, he creased his lips, creating a smirk that hinted at his playful nature.
- Tears welled in her eyes, and creased her cheeks as she listened to the heartfelt speech.
4
to make a shallow cut or scrape on a surface
transitive
- As he slid across the pavement, he creased his knee, leaving a small abrasion.
- The cat creased the arm of the sofa with its claws while sharpening them.
- The thorny bushes creased the hiker's legs as he pushed through the dense foliage.
- The rough terrain creased the soles of his shoes as he traversed the rocky path.
- She accidentally creased her finger while flipping through the pages of the book with a paper cut.