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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The actor and musician also adds a swoop of bronzer right atop the crease of her eyelid for a subtle hint of definition without the need for eye shadow. —

Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024 Carrying the puck down the left side on the rush, Hughes sent a perfect lateral pass into the crease for Brock Boeser to redirect past Yaroslav Askarov. —

Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024 Kohli hit the jackpot virtually every time at the crease in the World Cup, but has now been reduced to an occasional star performance alongside constant fishing outside off stump. —

Tim Ellis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 The backrest offers a pretty big angle, perfect for really melting into the crease. —

Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the crease