1. n. & v.
--n.
1. a a line in paper etc. caused by folding. b a fold or wrinkle.
2 Cricket a line marking the position of the bowler or batsman (see POPPING-CREASE, bowling-crease).
3 an area near the goal in ice hockey or lacrosse into which the puck or the ball must precede the players.
--v.
1. tr. make creases in (material).
2 intr. become creased (linen creases badly).
3 tr. & intr. sl. (often foll. by up) make or become incapable through laughter.
4 tr. esp. US sl. a tire out. b stun or kill.
Etymology: earlier creast CREST ridge in material 2.
create v.
1. tr. a (of natural or historical forces) bring into existence; cause (poverty creates resentment). b (of a person or persons) make or cause (create a diversion; create a good impression).
2 tr. originate (an actor creates a part).
3 tr. invest (a person) with a rank (created him a lord).
4 intr. sl. Brit. make a fuss; grumble.
Derivatives:
creatable adj.
Etymology: ME f. L creare