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crease

/kɚiːs/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a line or fold on a surface, like on paper or clothes.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

“Can you iron out the crease in my shirt?”

“There's a crease in the middle of this map.”

▶Full Definition

A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.

“His pants had a nice sharp crease.”

Related Words

Antonyms:
smoothness
Word Family:
creasedcreasingcrease-free

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