The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistency, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.
A shining area on the frons of many species of Tabanomorpha (horse flies and relatives).
The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
To form such hardened tissue.
A crack.
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.
A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
The goal crease; an area in front of each goal.
To make a crease in; to wrinkle.
To laugh.
To lightly bloody; to graze.
To undergo creasing; to form wrinkles.