spell
noun
- 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
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
- 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
a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
it's my go
a spell of work
verb
- 1
take turns working
the workers spell every four hours
- 2
indicate or signify
I'm afraid this spells trouble!
- 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
place under a spell
- 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
relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
She spelled her husband at the wheel
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