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CELL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Cell.

How to pronounce cell:

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Cell - as a noun

Any small compartment

Example: "The cells of a honeycomb"

A device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electric cell
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cadre8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
political entitypolitical unit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cellphone16cellular phonecellular telephonemobile phone
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
radiophone16radiotelephone20wireless telephone
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Small room in which a monk or nun lives

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cubicle13

A room where a prisoner is kept

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jail cellprison cell
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
room6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cell - as a verb

To place or enclose in a cell.

Example Sentences

"He was placed in a jail cell."
"She observed the cell under a microscope."
"The battery cell is used to power the device."
"The prisoner was confined to a small cell."
"The cell membrane regulates the passage of substances."
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Word Game Points

Is CELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cell is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CELL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is CELL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cell is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CELL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is CELL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cell is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CELL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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