1. a short, curved dagger with a wavy blade, used in Malaysia and Indonesia
Usage: also spelled kris or keris; traditional weapon and cultural artifact

Examples

• The museum displayed an ornate creese from the 18th century.
• He inherited his grandfather's creese, a family heirloom from Malaysia.
• The warrior carried a creese at his side as a symbol of status.
• The creese's distinctive wavy blade made it instantly recognizable.
• Collectors of Asian weapons often seek authentic creeses for their collections.