crease

Meanings

• noun

  A fold or wrinkle in a fabric or other material.

  - "The crease in my trousers was caused by sitting for long periods."
  - "I carefully pressed out the creases in my shirt before putting it on."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

zone

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crease
pleases , eases , teases , leases

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Crease (en) : A fold or wrinkle in a fabric or other material.
   

2. Crescent (en) : A curved shape, typically with a convex inner surface and a pointed or rounded outer edge.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of crease that leads to same result
crease , creaseless , creases , creased , creaser , creasers , creasing , the crease , pre-crease , pre-creased , pre-creases , pre-creasing , precrease , precreased , precreases , precreasing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English crēas, from crēosan 'to press, crush'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. A crease in the Earth's crust is called a fault.

2. The crease on the palm of your hand is called the 'lifeline' and is believed by some to indicate a person's longevity.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Fold: A crease is a type of fold, but a fold can also refer to bending or collapsing something without a wrinkle or crease.

2. Pressing: The process of removing creases from fabric or clothing is called pressing.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, creases have been used as symbols of age, experience, or wear. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the creases on Tom Buchanan's clothes indicate his wealth and status.

How to Memorize "crease"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of paper that has been folded multiple times. Visualize the lines where the folds occur.
   - Think about the sensation of running your fingers along a crease in a piece of fabric.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crease' with the image of a folded piece of paper.
   - Think about the sound of fabric rustling as you press out a crease.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Rip Every Apple Slowly' to remember the word 'crease'. Each letter in the word 'crease' corresponds to the first letter in each word of the phrase.

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