Crease — Defs

01 n. See Creese.

1.
See Creese. See: Creese

02 n. A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.

1.
A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
2.
One of the lines serving to define the limits of the bowler and the striker.(Cricket)
3.
The combination of four lines forming a rectangle inclosing either goal, or the inclosed space itself, within which no attacking player is allowed unless the ball is there; -- called also goal crease.(Lacrosse) Also: goal crease

Phrases & compounds

Bowling crease — a line extending three feet four inches on each side of the central strings at right angles to the line between the wickets.

Return crease — a short line at each end of the bowling crease and at right angles to it, extending toward the bowler.

Popping crease — , a line drawn in front of the wicket, four feet distant from it, parallel to the bowling crease and at least as long as the latter.

03 v. t. To make a crease or mark in, as by folding or doubling.

imp. & p. p. Creased; p. pr. & vb. n. Creasing

1.
To make a crease or mark in, as by folding or doubling.
“Creased, like dog's ears in a folio.” — Gray.