Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

creel

[kreel] / kril /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

In February, two fisherman rescued a humpback whale found entangled in creel fishing gear off the coast of Skye.

From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2025

Following a biopsy, cancer was found on the right side of the creel fisherman and Airbnb owner's prostate.

From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2024

Investigators said Mr Wilson, who lived in St Abbs, accidentally entered the water at 07:36 while creel fishing on his vessel, Harriet J.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2023

Bally says the fish stocks have dwindled through mismanagement of the seas and that creel fishing would be a more sustainable option.

From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2023

One Saturday morning, Mother looked up from her sewing as I was running out the front door, one of Granddaddy’s butterfly nets and his old fishing creel slung over my shoulder.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




Vocabulary lists containing creel


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training