uncrease

Flatten out folds

To uncrease is to remove creases or wrinkles from something, restoring it to a smooth state: She uncreased the letter carefully before reading it.

The word appears most often with paper or fabric.

Uncrease is uncommon—people more often say smooth out or iron.

ironing

press

Apply force downward

crisp · flat · smooth · heat · glide · linen · cotton · silk · garment · dress shirt

paper

flatten

Make level or smooth

document · certificate · poster · map · archival · humidity · mounting

restoration

antique

Old valued collectible

vintage · heirloom · tapestry · museum conservation

fabric

wrinkle release

Product that removes creases

delicates · washable · gentle cycle · hanging · folding · stretching · smoothing · shake out

Opposites
fabric/surface smoothness action

uncreasecrease

Line from folding

wrinkle · crumple · rumple · fold · scrunch

Family

uncreased

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G