noun
creel
A rack that holds bobbins or spools in textile work.
The creel holds rows of yarn spools beside the loom.
Etymology
Creel originally names a basket, especially one used for carrying a catch. Textile work extended the word to a framework holding multiple bobbins, retaining the broader idea of a supporting container.
More examples
- She loads fresh bobbins onto the creel.
- Yarn feeds from the creel into the machine.
- The mill uses several creels to hold its yarn supply.
Forms
creel · creels