spell

Noun
  1. A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation (synset 114430940)
    is a type of: mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state - (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic
    subtypes:
    same as: enchantment, trance
  2. A time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) (synset 115317305)
    "it's my go"; "a spell of work"
    is a type of: duty period, shift, work shift - the time period during which you are at work
    same as: go, tour, turn
  3. A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition (synset 115271164)
    "he was here for a little while"; "I need to rest for a piece"; "a spell of good weather"; "a patch of bad weather"
    is a type of: time - an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)
    subtypes:
    same as: patch, piece, while
  4. A verbal formula believed to have magical force (synset 107174442)
    "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese"
    is a type of: language, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication - (language) communication by word of mouth
    subtypes:
    same as: charm, magic spell, magical spell
Verb
  1. Orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of (synset 200939909)
    "How do you spell this word?"; "We had to spell out our names for the police officer"
    is a type of: recite - repeat aloud from memory
    subtypes: misspell - spell incorrectly
    same as: spell out
  2. Indicate or signify (synset 200934598)
    "I'm afraid this spells trouble!"
    is a type of: intend, mean - mean or intend to express or convey
    same as: import
  3. Write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word) (synset 201703755)
    "He spelled the word wrong in this letter"
    subtypes:
    same as: write
  4. Relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn (synset 202417496)
    "She spelled her husband at the wheel"
    is a type of: relieve, take over - free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
  5. Place under a spell (synset 201066582)
    is a type of: bewitch, enchant, glamour, hex, jinx, witch - cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
  6. Take turns working (synset 200121195)
    "the workers spell every four hours"
    is a type of: alternate, take turns - do something in turns

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