Creel
/kriːl/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Outdoor Activity
Creel is often used in the context of fishing, referencing outdoor recreational or commercial activity.
He bought a new creel for his weekend fishing trip.
Pro Tip 2/3Rural Culture
Creel can evoke imagery of rural life, tradition, and nature among English speakers.
The rustic cabin had an old creel hanging by the fireplace.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Contents
A creel specifically carries fish or lobsters, not other forms of wildlife or items.
After a successful hunt, her creel was brimming with fish.
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