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Exterior container for fish?! (5)

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I believe the answer is:

creel

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This clue might be a double definition.

'exterior' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'container for fish?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for creel that I've seen before include "Basket (for a mackerel once caught?)" , "Wicker basket for fish" , "or another" , "Bobbin rack" , "lobster basket" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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