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1crease Listen to audio/ˈkri:s/ noun
plural creas·es
1 [count] a : a line or mark made by folding, pressing, or crushing something (such as cloth or a piece of paper)
He ironed his pants to make the creases sharp. a crease in the papersee color picture
b : a line or fold in someone's skin : wrinkle
tiny creases at the corners of his eyes
2 the crease : an area around or in front of a goal in some games (such as hockey)
Players from the opposing team may not enter the crease.
3 [singular] Brit : the line where the batsman stands in cricket
The batsman moved out of the/his crease.

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