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CREASE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Crease.

How to pronounce crease:

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Crease - as a noun

An angular or rounded shape made by folding

Example: "A fold in the napkin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bendcrimpflexurefoldplication
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
angular shapeangularity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A malayan dagger with a wavy blade

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
creesekris

Crease - as a verb

Make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

Example: "The dress got wrinkled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crinklecrisprucklescrunchscrunch upwrinkle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
foldfold upturn up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make wrinkled or creased

Example: "Furrow one's brow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
furrowwrinkle

Scrape gently

Example: "Graze the skin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grazerake
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
brush
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

Example: "This fabric won't wrinkle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crinklecrumplerumplewrinkle

Example Sentences

"She carefully ironed out the creases in her dress."
"The old wallet had a deep crease from years of use."
"The origami artist folded the paper along the crease."
"He tried to smooth out the crease in the fabric."
"The shirt had a noticeable crease down the center."
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Word Game Points

Is CREASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crease is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CREASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is CREASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crease is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CREASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is CREASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crease is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CREASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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