creased
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B2
/kriːst/
(crease)
line or fold
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crease' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'crece,' where 'crece' meant 'a ridge or line.'
Historical Evolution
'crece' transformed into the modern English word 'crease' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a ridge or line,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a line or mark made by folding, pressing, or crushing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'crease'.
He creased the paper to make a paper airplane.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 00:02