Crease (?), n. (Lacrosse)
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.
Crease (krēs), n. See
Creese. Tennyson.
Crease, n. [Cf. LG. krus, G.
krause, crispness, krausen, kräusen, to
crisp, curl, lay on folds; or perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Armor.
kriz a wrinkle, crease, kriza to wrinkle, fold, W.
crych a wrinkle, crychu to rumple, ripple, crease.]
1. A line or mark made by folding or
doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however
produced.
2. (Cricket) One of the lines
serving to define the limits of the bowler and the
striker.
Bowling crease (Cricket), 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 (Cricket), a short
line at each end of the bowling crease and at right angles
to it, extending toward the bowler. -- Popping
crease (Cricket),, 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. J. H.
Walsh (Encyc. of Rural Sports).
Crease, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Creased (kr?st); p. pr. & vb.
n. Creasing.] To make a crease or mark in,
as by folding or doubling.
Creased, like dog's ears in a folio.
Gray.
Crease (?), n. (Lacrosse)
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.
