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CREASING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Creasing.

Creasing - as a noun

An angular or rounded shape made by folding

Example: "A fold in the napkin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bend7crimp11flexure17fold8plication13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
angular shapeangularity14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A malayan dagger with a wavy blade

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
creese8kris8

Creasing - as a verb

Make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

Example: "The dress got wrinkled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crinkle13crisp9ruckle12scrunch14scrunch upwrinkle14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fold8fold upturn up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make wrinkled or creased

Example: "Furrow one's brow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
furrow12wrinkle14

Scrape gently

Example: "Graze the skin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
graze15rake8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
brush10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

Example: "This fabric won't wrinkle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crinkle13crumple13rumple10wrinkle14

Example Sentences

"She was creasing her shirt to remove the wrinkles."
"The tailor was creasing the fabric before cutting it."
"She kept creasing her shirt to get rid of the wrinkles."
"His brows furrowed, creasing his forehead."
"As she laughed, her eyes crinkled, creasing at the corners."
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Word Game Points

Is CREASING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, creasing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CREASING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CREASING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, creasing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CREASING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CREASING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, creasing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CREASING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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