a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
[ Syn: enchantment , trance ]
a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); its my go; a spell of work
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
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
[ Syn: magic spell , magical spell , charm ]
spell (n.)
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
[ Syn: spell out ]
indicate or signify; Im afraid this spells trouble!
[ Syn: import ]
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
[ Syn: write ]
relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn; She spelled her husband at the wheel'
place under a spell
take turns working; the workers spell every four hours'