I. ˈkrēs noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably alteration of earlier creaste, from Middle English creste crest
1.
a. : a line, groove, or ridge that is made by or as if by folding a pliable substance and is generally larger or longer than a wrinkle and not so deep as a fold
b. : a similar mark on the skin especially about the face or neck
a crease between the eyes
— usually used in plural
many creases about her mouth — Eve Langley
c. : the front or back edge of a man's trouser leg especially when pressed — often used in plural
2.
a. : the diagonal ventral fold marking the anterior and medial margin of junction of either leg and the trunk in man
b. : the medial cleft between the buttocks
3. : a specially marked area in various field sports:
a.
(1) : popping crease
(2) : bowling crease
(3) : return crease
(4) : ground 5h(2)
b. : an area surrounding the goal (as in lacrosse and hockey) forbidden to attacking players unless the ball or puck is in it — called also goal crease ; see ice hockey illustration
4. : the longitudinal groove on the ventral surface of certain grains (as of wheat)
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
transitive verb
1. : to make a crease in or on : wrinkle
a frown creased his forehead
2.
a. : to stun (as a wild horse wanted alive) by placing a grazing shot that does not cause permanent injury
b. : to wound slightly especially by grazing
the bullet creased him
: graze
creased his head
intransitive verb
: to become creased or wrinkled
this dress material will not crease easily
III.
variant of kris