noun. a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation |
noun. a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) it's my go|a spell of work |
noun. 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|a spell of good weather|a patch of bad weather |
noun. 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 |
verb. 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 |
verb. indicate or signify 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) He spelled the word wrong in this letter |
verb. relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn She spelled her husband at the wheel |
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verb. take turns working the workers spell every four hours |
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