Crease \Crease\, n. (Lacrosse)
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.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Creese \Creese\ (kr[=e]s), n. [Malay. kris.]
A dagger or short sword used by the Malays, commonly having a
serpentine blade. [Written also crease and kris.]
From a Malayan creese to a sailor's jackknife. --Julian
Hawthorne.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Crease \Crease\, n. [Cf. LG. krus, G. krause, crispness,
krausen, kr[aum]usen, to crisp, curl, lay on folds; or perh.
of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. kriz a wrinkle, crease, kriza to
wrinkle, fold, W. crych a wrinkle, crychu to rumple, ripple,
crease.]
1. A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable
substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
2. (Cricket) One of the lines serving to define the limits of
the bowler and the striker.
Bowling crease (Cricket), 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 (Cricket), a short line at each end of the
bowling crease and at right angles to it, extending toward
the bowler.
Popping crease (Cricket),, 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. --J. H. Walsh
(Encyc. of Rural Sports).
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Crease \Crease\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Creased (kr?st); p. pr. &
vb. n. Creasing.]
To make a crease or mark in, as by folding or doubling.
Creased, like dog's ears in a folio. --Gray.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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