spell

(noun) a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation. Synonyms: enchantment, trance.

(noun) a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else). Synonyms: go, tour, turn. Examples: "It's my go." "A spell of work."

(noun) a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition. Synonyms: while, piece, patch. Examples: "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. Synonyms: magic spell, magical spell, charm. Examples: "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. Synonyms: spell out. Examples: "How do you spell this word?" "we had to spell out our names for the police officer."

(verb) indicate or signify. Synonyms: import. Examples: "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). Synonyms: write. Examples: "He spelled the word wrong in this letter."

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

(verb) place under a spell.

(verb) take turns working. Examples: "The workers spell every four hours."