crease
Pronunciation:
/kɹiːs/noun
Definitions
A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
Example: His pants had a nice sharp crease.
One of the white lines drawn on the pitch to show different areas of play; especially the popping crease, but also the bowling crease and the return crease.
The circle around the goal, where no offensive players can go.
The goal crease; an area in front of each goal.
verb
Definitions
To make a crease in; to wrinkle.
To undergo creasing; to form wrinkles.
To lightly bloody; to graze.
Example: The bullet just creased his shoulder.