Spell

English Meaning

A spelk, or splinter.

1. To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word or part of a word).
2. To constitute the letters of (a word): These letters spell animal.
3. To add up to; signify: Their unwise investment could spell financial ruin.
4. To form words by means of letters.
5. spell down To defeat in a spelling bee.
6. spell out To make explicit and clear: asked him to spell out his objectives.
7. spell out To name or write in order the letters that constitute (a word or part of a word): spelled out my name.
8. A word or formula believed to have magic power.
9. A bewitched state; a trance.
10. A compelling attraction; charm or fascination: the spell of the theater.
11. To put (someone) under a spell; bewitch.
12. A short, indefinite period of time.
13. Informal A period of weather of a particular kind: a dry spell.
14. One's turn at work.
15. A period of work; a shift.
16. Australian A period of rest.
17. Informal A period of physical or mental disorder or distress: a dizzy spell.
18. Informal A short distance.
19. To relieve (someone) from work temporarily by taking a turn.
20. To allow to rest a while.
21. To take turns working.
22. Australian To rest for a time from an activity.