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   spell

   /spɛl/

   noun

   • 1. a short period: "I want to get away from racing for a spell" Similar periodtimeintervalseasonstretchruncourseroundspanstreaksnapinformal:patchspot
   • ▪ a period spent in an activity: "a spell of greenhouse work" Similar stintturnstretchsessiontermshifttour of dutywatch
   • ▪ a period of rest from work.
   • ▪ a series of overs during a session of play in which a particular bowler bowls: "he usually produces only one good spell in a Test"

   verb

   • 1. allow (someone) to rest briefly by taking their place in an activity: "I got sleepy and needed her to spell me for a while at the wheel"
   • ▪ take a brief rest: "I'll spell for a bit"

   Word Origin late 16th century: variant of dialect spele ‘take the place of’, of unknown origin. The early sense of the noun was ‘shift of relief workers’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPELL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of spell as a verb, noun and form word, with examples of different contexts and collocations. Find out how to spell words correctly, how to use spells in magic and how to express spells of time or weather.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spellSpell Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SPELL is to name the letters of in order; also : to write or print the letters of in order. How to use spell in a sentence.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of spell – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of spell as a verb and a noun, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out how to spell words correctly, how to cast a magic spell, and how to express a period of time.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPELL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of spell as a verb, noun, and form word, with usage examples and pronunciation. Find out how to spell words, cast spells, or have a spell in different contexts.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › spellSPELL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Learn the meanings and usage of the word spell as a verb, noun, and phrase. Find out how to spell words correctly, cast a magic charm, or take a rest period.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPELL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word spell in British and American English. Find out the different forms, synonyms and related words of spell as a verb, noun and idiom.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spellSpell - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A spell is a series of words that has magical powers. If you’re under a spell, then what you do is out of your control — your thoughts and actions are dictated by the spell.