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spell

noun: a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

noun: a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work"

noun: 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"

noun: 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"

verb: 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"

verb: indicate or signify; "I'm afraid this spells trouble!"

verb: 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"

verb: relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn; "She spelled her husband at the wheel"

verb: place under a spell

verb: take turns working; "the workers spell every four hours"