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Definition crease in British English

crease verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/kriːs/
1

to make lines on cloth or paper by folding or crushing it, or to become covered in these lines

Example

She was careful not to crease her dress.

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2

if something creases your face, or if it creases, lines appear on your face because your expression changes

Example

His face creased with worry.

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Definition crease in British English