Meaning of the word creel in English
What does creel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
creel
US /kriːl/
UK /kriːl/
Noun
1.
a basket, typically made of wicker, used by anglers for carrying fish
Example:
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The fisherman proudly displayed his catch in his woven creel.
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He slung the empty creel over his shoulder and headed to the river.
2.
a frame or stand for holding bobbins or spools of yarn or thread in a textile machine
Example:
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The textile worker loaded new spools onto the creel.
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The machine's creel can hold dozens of yarn cones.