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(krēl)

noun

a wicker basket, canvas bag, for holding fish, often worn over the shoulder by a person who fishes
a basketlike cage for trapping fish, shellfish, etc.
a frame or rack for holding the bobbins or spools in spinning or weaving

Origin: ME crel < OFr graïl: see griddle

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noun

A wicker basket, especially one used by anglers for carrying fish.
A frame for holding bobbins or spools in a spinning machine.

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Origin: Middle English crel

Origin: , from Old French *creille, latticework

Origin: , from Latin crātīcula, gridiron

Origin: , diminutive of crātis, wickerwork

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