1. to create creases or folds in (fabric, paper, etc.) before the main manufacturing or finishing process
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'precrease'

1. creases or folds made in advance of a main process, especially in textile or paper manufacturing
Usage: plural form; technical/industrial term

Examples

• The factory precreases the fabric to ensure uniform folding during packaging.
• These precreases help the paper fold more cleanly along the intended lines.
• The garment manufacturer precreases the sleeves before final assembly.
• Quality control checks the precreases to prevent defects in the finished product.
• The precreases in the material guide the automated folding machines.