creases

/ˈkɹiːsɪz/ · noun

Meaning

A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
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.
A crack.
To make a crease in; to wrinkle.
To undergo creasing; to form wrinkles.
To lightly bloody; to graze.
An Indonesian or Malay dagger with a wavy, or rigid serpentine blade.
A Moro sword with an asymmetrical blade.
To stab with a kris.

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