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creasing

UK
/ˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/ˈkrisɪŋ/

Translations

creasingnoun
creasings
pl
The creasing on the paper was evident after it was folded multiple times.
Le pli sur le papier était évident après qu’il a été plié plusieurs fois.
Additional translations
plissageSurtout dans un contexte technique ou artisanal.
Synonyms
pleating
plication
crumpling
wrinkling
folding
creasinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/ˈkriːsɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe tools, processes, or materials that create or have creases.
plissantSens technique : qui produit des plis ou des marques de pli.
He fed the cardboard into a creasing machine for a cleaner fold.
Il a passé le carton dans une machine plissante pour obtenir un pli plus net.
Synonyms
rumpling
furrowing
corrugating
crimping
creasing up
wrinkling
folding
crinkling
puckering
pleating
creaseverb

creasing

Gerund

creased
Past Simple
creased
Past Participle
creasing
Gerund
UK
/kriːs/
US
/kris/
She creased the paper to make a perfect origami crane.
Elle a plissé le papier pour faire une grue en origami parfaite.
se froisser
The fabric creased easily, so it required careful handling.
Le tissu se froissait facilement, donc il fallait le manipuler avec précaution.
Additional translations
effleurerAu sens de « frôler / blesser légèrement », notamment pour un projectile.
Synonyms
wrinkle
fold
line
crumple
bend

Definitions

creasingnoun
A line or mark made by folding, pressing, or crushing something, typically fabric or paper.
The creasing on the paper was evident after it was folded multiple times.
The process of making a crease or fold in something.
The tailor was skilled in the creasing of trousers to give them a sharp, professional look.
creasinggerund / present participle
Producing or characterized by creases; designed for making creases.
He fed the cardboard into a creasing machine for a cleaner fold.
creaseverb
To make a line or mark in something by folding or pressing.
She creased the paper to make a perfect origami crane.
To become wrinkled or folded.
The fabric creased easily, so it required careful handling.
To graze or wound slightly, especially with a bullet passing close by.
The bullet only creased his shoulder, leaving a shallow cut.
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