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/sˈpɛlɪŋ/ · 8 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. noun

    forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

  2. verb

    orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

    How do you spell this word?

  3. verb

    indicate or signify

    I'm afraid this spells trouble!

  4. verb

    write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)

    He spelled the word wrong in this letter

  5. verb

    relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

    She spelled her husband at the wheel

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