the crease
noun
: an area around or in front of a goal in some games (such as hockey)
Players from the opposing team may not enter the crease.
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But to my eyes, Samsung's Fold 7 crease is even less noticeable (shallower) than the crease in all my other Chinese foldable phones.
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Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
North was right behind her with four goals and two assists, while having the highlight of Friday night with a between-the-legs goal while her back was to the goalie just outside the crease.
—Kansas City Star, 6 July 2025
Cochrane kept her visage in line with her usual look: black liquid eyeliner, brown shadow cut across the crease, arched brows and a nude lip.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Walker’s goal Friday came from on top of the crease on a pass from defenseman Philip Broberg, and Toropchenko’s came with Walker standing in front of the net.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
North was right behind her with four goals and two assists, while having the highlight of Friday night with a between-the-legs goal while her back was to the goalie just outside the crease.
—Kansas City Star, 6 July 2025
Cochrane kept her visage in line with her usual look: black liquid eyeliner, brown shadow cut across the crease, arched brows and a nude lip.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Walker’s goal Friday came from on top of the crease on a pass from defenseman Philip Broberg, and Toropchenko’s came with Walker standing in front of the net.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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“The crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crease. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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