crease

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an angular or rounded shape made by folding
  2. noun a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
  3. noun a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade

Etymology

From earlier English creast, from Middle English crest (“ridge, crest”). More at crest.

In classic literature

Synonyms

fold, plication, flexure, crimp, bend

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