creel
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noun
1.
a wickerwork basket worn on the back or suspended from the shoulder, used especially by anglers for carrying fish.
2.
a basket made of wicker or other material, for holding fish, lobsters, etc.
3.
a trap for fish, lobsters, etc., especially one made of wicker.
4.
a framework, especially one for holding bobbins in a spinning machine.
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English crele, of uncertain origin
1275–1325; Middle English crele, of uncertain origin
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creel (kriːl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a wickerwork basket, esp one used to hold fish |
| 2. | a wickerwork trap for catching lobsters, etc |
| 3. | the framework on a spinning machine that holds the bobbins |
| 4. | dialect (West Yorkshire) a wooden frame suspended from a ceiling, used for drying clothes |
| [C15: from Scottish, of obscure origin] | |
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Word Origin & History
creel
early 15c., of unknown origin, originally Scottish.
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Example sentences
Two creel clerks were employed to interview anglers at nine boats ramps throughout the season.
Creel clerks are able to directly observe caught species.
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