Creasing: meaning, definitions and examples

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creasing

 

[ หˆkriหsษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

ironing clothes

The action of making a crease in a piece of fabric or clothing by folding or pressing it.

Synonyms

crease, fold, pleat.

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Word Description / Examples
creasing

Used to describe the action of creating a line or mark in paper, fabric, or other materials by folding them sharply.

  • The papers were creasing as she attempted to stuff them into the overfilled folder
  • The edge of the magazine was creasing from being bent repeatedly
fold

The act of bending something over on itself so that one part covers another. Commonly used with paper, fabric, and laundry.

  • He taught his daughter how to fold a paper airplane
  • She neatly folded the clothes after they came out of the dryer
crease

A line or mark made on paper, fabric, or other material when it is folded over on itself. This can also refer to wrinkles in clothing or skin.

  • He ironed the shirt to remove the crease from the sleeve
  • Her forehead had a deep crease from years of frowning
pleat

A type of fold in fabric, especially clothing, where the folds are stitched or pressed in place, often used in skirts or curtains for decorative or functional purposes.

  • The skirt had sharp pleats that gave it a structured look
  • He admired the pleats in the drapes which made them hang beautifully

Examples of usage

  • He was carefully creasing his shirt before the job interview.
  • She creased the trousers to make them look neat and tidy.
Context #2 | Noun

paper or cardboard

A line or mark made by folding or pressing a piece of paper or cardboard.

Synonyms

crease mark, fold line, score line.

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creasing

Generally used in reference to the action of making a line or mark by folding paper, fabric, or other materials. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

  • The paper suffered creasing after being folded multiple times.
  • The tailor was careful to avoid creasing the fabric.
fold line

Commonly used in crafting, sewing, and origami to refer to a line along which something should be or has been folded. Suitable for instructional contexts or descriptions of physical items.

  • Fold along the fold line to create the perfect shape for your origami project.
  • Make sure to sew along the marked fold line.
crease mark

Refers to the visible line or mark left after something has been creased. It's more often used when talking about physical objects like papers, clothes, and books.

  • You could see the crease mark on the document where it had been folded.
  • The old book had several crease marks on its pages.
score line

Often used in printing, packaging, and crafting industries. It refers to a line that has been partially cut or marked to make folding easier and more precise.

  • Create a score line on the paper to make folding easier.
  • The packaging is designed with score lines for easy assembly.

Examples of usage

  • She made a creasing along the edge of the paper to mark where to cut it.
  • The creasing on the cardboard box showed that it had been folded multiple times.

Translations

Translations of the word "creasing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vincar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ€เคœเคผเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Falten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melipat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐััƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prasowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‚ๅฏ„ใ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pliage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pliegue

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrฤฑลŸฤฑklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฌุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพehlenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพehlenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตท็šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ likanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ felling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฏะบั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒแƒญแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑrฤฑลŸdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pliegue

Etymology

The word 'creasing' originated from the verb 'crease', which came into English in the early 17th century from the Middle French word 'creser'. The act of creasing, whether in fabric or paper, has been a common practice in human history to create neat folds and marks. Over time, the term 'creasing' has evolved to encompass various contexts, from ironing clothes to marking paper or cardboard.

See also: crease, creased, decrease, increase.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,331, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.