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noun \ ˈkrēl \

Definition of creel

1 :a wicker basket (as for carrying newly caught fish)

2 :a bar with skewers for holding bobbins in a spinning machine

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Recent Examples of creel from the Web

To see how each statewide lake fared on opening day, go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/creel/lowland/. Fair for large-sized trout in Rufus Woods Reservoir.

— mark yuasa, The Seattle Times, "Fishing report: Plenty of choices to hook a fish or fill a shrimp pot this week," 3 May 2017
A celebrated New York store advertises a pocket-sized insecticide dispenser, which can be tucked into the purse or into a beach bag, golf bag, or fishing creel.

— rachel carson, The New Yorker, "Silent Spring—III," 1 Jan. 1950

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'creel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Origin and Etymology of creel

Middle English creille, crele

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First Known Use: 14th century

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Other Hunting and Fishing Terms

chum, covert, creel, flense, pitfall, seine, skulk, spoor, trawl

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creel

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Definition of creel

transitive verb

:to put (caught fish) in a creel

First Known Use of creel

1844

Other Hunting and Fishing Terms

chum, covert, flense, pitfall, seine, skulk, spoor, trawl

CREEL Defined for English Language Learners

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noun

Definition of creel for English Language Learners

: a basket that is used for carrying fish that have just been caught

CREEL Defined for Kids

creel

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noun \ ˈkrēl \

Definition of creel for Students

:a basket for holding caught fish

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