noun
creel
kreel
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
creeled past tense, creeled past tense, creels plural, Creels plural, creels singular, creels singular
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Etymology
From Northern Middle English crele, possibly related to an Old French word for a lattice or grille.