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crease

[/kriːs/]
noun/verbpl: creases
ruga, vinco, dobra
1. (noun) A line or ridge formed by folding or pressing fabric, paper, or skin
There was a crease in his shirt from the ironing.
Havia um vinco na sua camisa por causa do ferro de passar.
2. (noun) In cricket, either of two lines marking the position of the batsman or bowler
The batsman stepped outside the crease.
O batedor saiu da linha de posicionamento.
3. (verb) To make a crease or creases in something
Don't crease the paper when folding it.
Não amasse o papel ao dobrá-lo.
4. (verb) To become wrinkled or creased
The fabric creases easily.
O tecido amassa facilmente.
Synonyms
wrinklefoldridgelinefurrow
Antonyms
smoothnessstraightness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vinco, ruga, dobra
Most common in everyday usage
Rio de Janeiro
vinco, amassado
Often used in casual speech
São Paulo
vinco, dobra
Standard usage similar to general Brazilian
Portugal
ruga, prega, vinco
Prega is more commonly used for textile creases

Related Idioms & Phrases

crease someone up
not a crease out of place
iron out the creases
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