Crease /(krēs)/

Crease

n.
  1. See Creese.

Crease

n.
  1. A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
  2. One of the lines serving to define the limits of the bowler and the striker. (Cricket)
  3. 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. (Lacrosse)

Phrases & Compounds
Bowling crease
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
a short line at each end of the bowling crease and at right angles to it, extending toward the bowler.
Popping crease
, 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.

Crease

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Creased; p. pr. & vb. n. Creasing

  1. To make a crease or mark in, as by folding or doubling.
    Creased, like dog's ears in a folio.