spell: význam a definice

To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word or part of a word).

To constitute the letters of (a word): These letters spell animal.

To add up to; signify: Their unwise investment could spell financial ruin.

To form words by means of letters.

spell down To defeat in a spelling bee.

spell out To make explicit and clear: asked him to spell out his objectives.

spell out To name or write in order the letters that constitute (a word or part of a word): spelled out my name.

A word or formula believed to have magic power.

A bewitched state; a trance.

A compelling attraction; charm or fascination: the spell of the theater.

To put (someone) under a spell; bewitch.

A short, indefinite period of time.

Informal A period of weather of a particular kind: a dry spell.

One's turn at work.

A period of work; a shift.

Australian A period of rest.

Informal A period of physical or mental disorder or distress: a dizzy spell.

Informal A short distance.

To relieve (someone) from work temporarily by taking a turn.

To allow to rest a while.

To take turns working.

Australian To rest for a time from an activity.