verb
/ˈspɛl/ spells; spelled or chiefly Brit spelt /ˈspɛlt/; spelling
chiefly US
to say, write, or print the letters of (a word or name) [+ obj]
[+ obj] - used to indicate the letters that form a particular word
[+ obj] :to have or lead to (a particular result or effect)
spell out
[phrasal verb]
spell (something) out or spell out (something)
to explain the details of (something) clearly
to write out (something) in complete words instead of using a number, an abbreviation, etc.
noun
plural spells
[count] a group of secret words that are believed to have magic power
magic that is performed by saying a group of secret words
[singular] :a quality that attracts or influences someone or something in a powerful or seemingly magical way
verb
spells; spelled; spelling
[+ obj] chiefly US :to take the place of (another person who has been working or doing something for a period of time) :to take over for (someone)
noun
plural spells
[count] a short period of time usually marked by a particular activity or condition
a period spent doing a job or duty