creases
creases is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, creases is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcreases
- A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
Example: "His pants had a nice sharp crease."
- One of the white lines drawn on the pitch to show different areas of play; especially the popping crease, but also the bowling crease and the return crease.
- The circle around the goal, where no offensive players can go.
- The goal crease; an area in front of each goal.
- A crack.
- To make a crease in; to wrinkle.
- To undergo creasing; to form wrinkles.
- To lightly bloody; to graze.
Example: "The bullet just creased his shoulder."
- An Indonesian or Malay dagger with a wavy, or rigid serpentine blade.
- A Moro sword with an asymmetrical blade.
- To stab with a kris.
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