I. ˈkrēs noun
Etymology: probably alteration of earlier creaste, from Middle English creste crest
Date: 1578
1. : a line, mark, or ridge made by or as if by folding a pliable substance
2. : a specially marked area in various sports ; especially : an area surrounding or in front of a goal (as in lacrosse or hockey)
• crease·less -ləs adjective
II. verb
( creased ; creas·ing )
Date: 1588
transitive verb
1. : to make a crease in or on : wrinkle
a smile creased her face
2. : to wound slightly especially by grazing
creased by a bullet
intransitive verb
: to become creased
• creas·er noun