Creasing

Creasing
Crease 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. [1913 Webster]

Creased, like dog's ears in a folio. --Gray. [1913 Webster]


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  • creasing — crea·sing …   English syllables

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  • creasing fabric — wrinkling fabric, pleating fabric …   English contemporary dictionary

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