Main entry: spell, magic spell, magical spell, charm
Definition: a verbal formula believed to have magical force
Usage: he whispered a spell as he moved his hands; inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese
Main entry: spell, enchantment, trance
Definition: a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
Main entry: while, patch, piece, spell
Definition: a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
Usage: he was here for a little while; I need to rest for a piece; a spell of good weather; a patch of bad weather
Main entry: spell, go, tour, turn
Definition: a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
Usage: it's my go; a spell of work
Main entry: spell
Definition: take turns working
Usage: the workers spell every four hours
Definition: indicate or signify
Usage: I'm afraid this spells trouble!
Definition: orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
Usage: How do you spell this word? We had to spell out our names for the police officer
Main entry: spell
Definition: place under a spell
Definition: write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
Usage: He spelled the word wrong in this letter
Main entry: spell
Definition: relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
Usage: She spelled her husband at the wheel