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