Meaning & Definition of Spell in English

1. A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

2. A time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

• "It's my go"

• "A spell of work"

3. 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"

4. 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"

1. 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"

2. Indicate or signify

• "I'm afraid this spells trouble!"

3. 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"

4. Relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

• "She spelled her husband at the wheel"

5. Place under a spell

6. Take turns working

• "The workers spell every four hours"