Crease

Noun

Definition: A line or mark made by folding, pressing, or wrinkling something.

Definition: A line or series of lines on the surface of an object marking a weak point where it is likely to fold, break, or tear.

Synonyms: Fold, Wrinkle, Crinkle

Antonyms: Smooth, Uncrinkle

Examples:

She ironed out the creases in her dress.
The crease in the paper indicated where it was torn.

Mnemonics:

A crease is a line or mark formed by folding or wrinkling something.

Etymology:

Origin:

Old English 'crëosan', via Germanic 'kreusan', related to Dutch 'kreuk' and German 'Kreuz'

Historical Usage:

The word "crease" has been used in English since the Middle Ages, originally referring to the act of folding or piling of objects.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Crease one's brow"

Explanation:

To wrinkle or furrow one's forehead, usually as a sign of worry, confusion, or concentration.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

"Crease" refers only to the line on the ground in cricket.

Explanation:

While "crease" is commonly used in cricket to refer to the white line on the ground, it also has other meanings related to lines formed by folding or wrinkling something.