The word “creel” has a couple of meanings:
1. **As a noun**: A creel refers to a type of basket, typically made of wicker, used for carrying fish or fishing gear. It can also describe a frame or container used to hold live fish.
2. **As a verb**: To creel can mean to fish with a creel, or more generally, to capture or gather fish.
In fishing contexts, a creel is often associated with anglers who keep their catch in a creel bag while fishing.
