[n] 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"
[n] a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work"
[n] a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
[n] 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"
[v] indicate or signify; "I'm afraid this spells trouble!"
[v] recite the letters of or give the spelling of; "How do you spell this word?"
[v] place under a spell
[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"
Synonyms
charm, enchantment, go, import, magic spell, piece, tour, trance, turn, while, write