Crease Definition & Meaning

crease
noun
  1. an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow"
  2. a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles"
  3. a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade
verb
  1. make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; "The dress got wrinkled"; "crease the paper like this to make a crane"
  2. make wrinkled or creased; "furrow one's brow"
  3. scrape gently; "graze the skin"
  4. become wrinkled or crumpled or creased; "This fabric won't wrinkle"

"Crease" in song lyrics

See how crease is used in real songs:

  • "Weapons of the East, take it back, give your head a crease"
    7L & Esoteric — Watch Me
  • "A pretty boy gangsta with his pants in a crease"
    7L & Esoteric — Call Me E.S.
  • "Bless your cheek wit a permanent crease"
    The Beatnuts f/ Willie Stubz, Swinger — Muchachacha

Usage tips for "crease"

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