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";
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation;
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";
a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it''s my go"; "a spell of work";
indicate or signify; "I''m afraid this spells trouble!";
recite the letters of or give the spelling of; "How do you spell this word?";
place under a spell;
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";
