spell
spel
- n a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
- n a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
a spell of work - n a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
a spell of good weather - n a verbal formula believed to have magical force
he whispered a spell as he moved his hands - v 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 - v indicate or signify
I'm afraid this spells trouble! - v 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 - v relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
She spelled her husband at the wheel - v place under a spell
- v take turns working
the workers spell every four hours
- Despite his readmission to office in 1917, after a spell commanding an infantry battalion on the Western Front, he failed to re-establish the reputation as a future national .
- Unless science fiction is spelled syience fyction, owners of the popular television network need some serious spelling help.
- Speaking before a packed lecture hall in his staccato-like voice, punctuated by rapid inhales, he cast a spell, making each listener believe he was speaking only to him or her.