noun
creel
kreel
Creel (noun) means a wicker basket, especially one used by anglers to carry fish. Example: “He slung the creel over his shoulder and headed for the river.”
noun
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A wicker basket, especially one used by anglers to carry fish.
"He slung the creel over his shoulder and headed for the river."
How to use creel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woven basket traditionally used by fishermen to hold their catch.
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Word forms
- Plural
- creels
- Third person singular
- creels
- Past tense
- creeled
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Etymology
From Northern Middle English crele, possibly related to an Old French word for a lattice or grille.
Rhymes for creel
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What does “creel” mean?
The word “creel” means a wicker basket, especially one used by anglers to carry fish. In plain terms, a woven basket traditionally used by fishermen to hold their catch.
How do you pronounce “creel”?
“Creel” is pronounced kreel (/kɹiːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “creel” in a sentence?
Here is “creel” used in a sentence: “He slung the creel over his shoulder and headed for the river.”
What part of speech is “creel”?
“Creel” is a noun.
Where does the word “creel” come from?
The word “creel” comes from Old French. From Northern Middle English crele, possibly related to an Old French word for a lattice or grille.
