Noun Definition

spell

1.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):patch, piece, while

Category: General

2.Definition: a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

Related Noun(s):enchantment, trance

Category: General

3.Definition: a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

"It's my go", "A spell of work"

Related Noun(s):go, tour, turn

Category: General

4.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):charm

Category: General