spell

Definitions of spell in various dictionaries:

noun - a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

noun - a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

noun - a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

noun - a verb al formula believed to have magical force

verb - orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

verb - indicate or signify

verb - write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)

verb - relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

verb - place under a spell

verb - take turns working

To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word or part of a word).

To constitute the letters of (a word): These letters spell animal.

To form words by means of letters.

To make perfectly clear and understandable: asked him to spell out his objectives.

To read slowly and laboriously.

To puzzle out; comprehend by study.

A word or formula believed to have magic power.

A bewitched state; a trance.

A compelling attraction; charm or fascination: the spell of the theater.

A short, indefinite period of time.

A period of weather of a particular kind: a dry spell.

One’s turn at work.

A period of work; a shift.

A period of rest.

A period of physical or mental disorder or distress: a dizzy spell.

A short distance.

To relieve (someone) from work temporarily by taking a turn.

To allow to rest a while.

To take turns working.

To rest for a time from an activity.

verb - to name or write the letters of in order