Crease

ENZH

What Does Crease Mean?

  • 折痕
  • 皱褶
  • 折线

Crease Pronunciation

kriːs

Crease Definition

noun

Definition

A line or mark made by folding or pressing something, especially fabric or paper.

In ZH

通过折叠或压缩某物(尤其是织物或纸张)而形成的线或痕迹。

How to Use Crease in a Sentence

  • When my boss saw my shirt, he said I looked like I just escaped from a wrinkle convention.
  • I tried to impress my date with my cooking skills, but all I creased was the pizza dough!
  • They say a crease in your pants shows you're an organized person; I guess that's why I'm wearing sweatpants today.

Cultural Notes

In fashion, a well-pressed crease can signify professionalism, while a wrinkled shirt suggests a casual or laid-back attitude.

verb

Definition

To make a crease in something by folding it, usually fabric or paper.

In ZH

通过折叠某物(通常是织物或纸张)来形成折痕。

How to Use Crease in a Sentence

  • I attempted to crease my paper into an airplane, but it just turned into a crumpled mess!
  • She creased the map so many times trying to find the way that it now resembles modern art.
  • My cat loves when I crease the blanket; she thinks it’s a new cozy spot to nap.

Cultural Notes

The act of creasing is often associated with origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, which requires precise creasing techniques for better results.