Spells

Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers.

"He cast a spell to cure warts."

A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula.

"under a spell"

Speech, discourse.

To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

To read (something) as though letter by letter; to peruse slowly or with effort.

(sometimes with “out”) To write or say the letters that form a word or part of a word.

To be able to write or say the letters that form words.

"I find it difficult to spell because I'm dyslexic."

Of letters: to compose (a word).

"The letters “a”, “n” and “d” spell “and”."

A shift (of work); a set of workers responsible for a specific turn of labour.

A definite period (of work or other activity).

An indefinite period of time (usually with a qualifier); by extension, a relatively short distance.

A period of rest; time off.