Creel: meaning, definitions and examples

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creel

 

[ kriหl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fishing equipment

A creel is a type of container used by anglers to hold caught fish. Typically, it is made of wicker or wire mesh and is designed to be lightweight and portable. The primary purpose of a creel is to keep fish fresh and protected after capture, preventing them from spoiling. Some creels come with a built-in cooler to maintain lower temperatures. Creels can also refer to a basket used for the collection of small game or other items.

Synonyms

basket, catch container, fishing basket

Examples of usage

  • The fisherman carried a creel filled with trout.
  • After a long day, he returned with an empty creel.
  • It's important to clean your creel after each fishing trip.
  • She placed her creel beside the riverbank.

Translations

Translations of the word "creel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cesto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Korb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keranjang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพัˆะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kosz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใ”

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท panier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sepet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๊ตฌ๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koลก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koลกรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฏฎๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koลก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรถrfu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฑะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sepet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cesta

Etymology

The word 'creel' has its origins in the Middle English term 'crelle', which is derived from the Old English word 'crฤซel'. This Old English term is linked to the Proto-Germanic '*krฤซslan', referring to a type of basket or container specifically used for storing fish. The usage of creels can be traced back to ancient fishing practices, where they were essential tools for catching and transporting fish in various cultures around the world. As fishing techniques advanced, creels adapted to meet the needs of fishermen, leading to different designs and materials being used over time. Today, the creel remains a popular choice among anglers.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,881, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.