General term for a cell in biology, batteries, spreadsheets, or small organizational units.
I merged the cells in the inventory spreadsheet.
Enter a formula into a cell in the spreadsheet software.
This battery uses AA cells.
Abbreviation of セル地; a type of twilled woolen fabric. Used mainly in textile contexts.
See also: セルジ
This suit is tailored from high-quality serge.
cel; celluloid sheet
Abbreviation of セルロイド; refers to a transparent sheet used in traditional animation. Common in anime production contexts.
See also: セルロイド
In anime production, characters were drawn on cels.
starter motor
Abbreviation of セルモーター; the electric starter motor in a vehicle. Used in automotive contexts.
See also: セルモーター
The engine wouldn't start, so I replaced the starter motor.
The engine is cold, so it won't start even when I turn the starter.
The animator drew the picture on each cel by hand.
Please enter the total amount into this cell.
The battery is weak, so the starter won't turn over.
セルモーター is the complete term for a car's starter motor, and セル is the everyday abbreviation mechanics use.
セル地 is the full name of the woolen serge fabric, while セル alone is the shortened form used in textile contexts.
Loanword from English 'cell', 'serge', 'cel', and 'starter' (via セルモーター). The various senses are clipped forms of longer katakana loanwords.
memory cell; storage cell; storage element