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Spell

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Definitions for Spell

noun
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
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noun
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
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Examples
  1. it's my go
  2. a spell of work
noun
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
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Examples
  1. he was here for a little while
  2. I need to rest for a piece
  3. a spell of good weather
  4. a patch of bad weather
noun
a verbal formula believed to have magical force
Synonyms
magic spell magical spell charm
Examples
  1. he whispered a spell as he moved his hands
  2. inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese
verb
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
Synonyms
spell out
Examples
  1. How do you spell this word?
  2. We had to spell out our names for the police officer
verb
indicate or signify
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  1. I'm afraid this spells trouble!
verb
write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
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  1. He spelled the word wrong in this letter
verb
relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
Examples
  1. She spelled her husband at the wheel
verb
place under a spell
verb
take turns working
Examples
  1. the workers spell every four hours

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