spell

noun

  1. 1

    a verbal formula believed to have magical force

    he whispered a spell as he moved his hands

    inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese

  2. 2

    a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

  3. 3

    a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

    he was here for a little while

    I need to rest for a piece

  4. 4

    a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

    it's my go

    a spell of work

verb

  1. 1

    take turns working

    the workers spell every four hours

  2. 2

    indicate or signify

    I'm afraid this spells trouble!

  3. 3

    orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

    How do you spell this word?" "We had to spell out our names for the police officer

  4. 4

    place under a spell

  5. 5

    write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)

    He spelled the word wrong in this letter

  6. 6

    relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

    She spelled her husband at the wheel

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