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cell

The correct spelling is cell.

How to pronounce cell

/sɛl/
noun

IPA: /sɛl/

Say it like: Sel-l

The correct spelling is cell. A single-room dwelling for a hermit. For example: "Gregor Mendel must have spent a good amount of time outside of his cell."

Usage Examples

Gregor Mendel must have spent a good amount of time outside of his cell.

The combatants spent the night in separate cells.

This MP3 player runs on 2 AAA cells.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A single-room dwelling for a hermit.
  2. 2.A small monastery or nunnery dependent on a larger religious establishment.
  3. 3.A small room in a monastery or nunnery accommodating one person.
  4. 4.A room in a prison or jail for one or more inmates.
  5. 5.Each of the small hexagonal compartments in a honeycomb.

verb

  1. 1.To place or enclose in a cell.

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