crease

• Существительное, обозначающее линию или отметку на поверхности, например на ткани или бумаге, образованную сгибанием, нажатием или смятием.

A noun referring to a line or mark made on a surface, such as fabric or paper, by folding, pressing, or wrinkling.

1. Fold lineB1formal

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

   Складка

   • He ironed the crease in his trousers.
   • The paper had a sharp crease down the middle.
   • She carefully folded the shirt to avoid creases.

   Synonymscrinklefoldlinepleatpuckerridgetuckwrinkle

2. WrinkleB1informal

   A line or ridge on a surface, especially on skin or clothing.

   Морщина

   • The old man had deep creases on his forehead.
   • She smoothed the creases from her dress.
   • The leather sofa developed creases over time.

   Synonymscrinklefoldfurrowgroovelinepuckerridgewrinkle

3. Cricket field markingC1formalbritishsport

   A white line painted on the pitch in cricket, marking the bowler's or batsman's position.

   Линия на поле для крикета

   • The bowler overstepped the crease and the umpire called a no-ball.
   • The batsman stood confidently at the crease.
   • He was run out while trying to reach the crease.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по созданию линии или складки на материале, обычно на ткани или бумаге, путём нажатия или сгибания.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a line or fold in a material, typically fabric or paper, by pressing or folding.

1. Make a fold lineB1formal

   To make a line or mark on a surface by folding or pressing.

   Сделать линию сгиба

   • She creased the paper carefully to make a card.
   • He creased his trousers before the meeting.
   • The iron creased the shirt perfectly.

   Synonymscrinklecrumplefoldfurrowlinepleatpuckerrumplewrinkle

   Antonymsflattenironsmooth

2. Wrinkle or crumpleB1informal

   To cause something to become wrinkled or crumpled, often unintentionally.

   Мять или сминать

   • Sitting for hours creased her dress badly.
   • The rain creased the pages of the book.
   • He accidentally creased the photograph while putting it in his pocket.

   Synonymscorrugatecrinklecrumplefoldpuckerrumplewrinkle

   Antonymsflattenironpresssmooth

3. Make laugh (slang)B2slangbritish

   To cause someone to laugh very hard.

   Рассмешить (сленг)

   • That joke really creased me up.
   • His impression of the teacher creased the whole class.
   • The comedian's performance creased the audience.

   Synonymscrack upkillslay