Crease
noun
A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
“His pants had a nice sharp crease.”
One of the white lines drawn on the pitch to show different areas of play; especially the popping crease, but also the bowling crease and the return crease.
The circle around the goal, where no offensive players can go.
Synonyms: zone
verb
To make a crease in; to wrinkle.
To undergo creasing; to form wrinkles.
To lightly bloody; to graze.
“The bullet just creased his shoulder.”