Synonyms for creel

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kreel

Phonetic Transcription : kril

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Définition of creel

Origin : early 14c., originally Scottish, of unknown origin. Perhaps related to Middle French crille "latticework."

As in basket : noun woven container
As in hamper : noun basket for storage

Example sentences :

He gathers up the straps of Dick's creel, and turns to the shadow for your own.
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

The spools from the spooler are placed on a large frame, called a creel.
Extract from : « The Fabric of Civilization » by Anonymous

He had been drawing on his waders and buckling on his creel.
Extract from : « The Highgrader » by William MacLeod Raine

"Let us try again," said Civil, as he set his creel of mackerel in the boat.
Extract from : « Granny's Wonderful Chair » by Frances Browne

You had better let me take your creel, Nelly; it will be nothing to me.
Extract from : « Michael Penguyne » by William H. G. Kingston

“Granny will have her creel full to sell to-morrow,” he thought.
Extract from : « Michael Penguyne » by William H. G. Kingston

I wanted you to take off that creel and have a turn with me.
Extract from : « Michael Penguyne » by William H. G. Kingston

Didn't I desire you to fill the creel to the top, and above it?'
Extract from : « The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain » by William Carleton

It would be putting adders in the creel wi the eggs if ye did na.
Extract from : « The Entail » by John Galt

I had no net, no creel, therefore had to lead my trout into my hand.
Extract from : « Fishing With The Fly » by Charles F. Orvis and Others

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