creel

noun
UK: /kriːl/
US: /kriːl/

  1. A wicker basket used by anglers for carrying fish.

    1. He carried his catch home in a creel.
    2. The seasoned angler proudly displayed the full creel at the end of the day.

Synonyms

basket pannier
creel verb

  1. To catch fish and put them in a creel.

    1. They creel fish every summer.
    2. He hopes to creel enough trout for a family dinner during his fishing trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "creel" is /kriːl/ in British English and /kriːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "creel": basket, pannier.

Example usage of "creel": "He carried his catch home in a creel.". More examples on the page.