crease n
   1 The depression, containing the backbone, left in a cod-fish when it is 'split.'
   P 80-64 If the crease is taken out, the fish goes out of shape. Q 71-6 He put a perfect crease in the fish he split.
   2 Parting of the hair when combed.
   C 71-119 Many people refer to a parting of the hair at the side as a crease. P 181-78 Where do you want the crease?

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