He is poor at spelling.
“Ax” has two spellings, “ax” and “axe.”
An instance of futile classicism…is the conventional spelling of the English language (Thorstein Veblen).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
spell·ing — /ˈspɛlıŋ/ noun, pl ings 1 [noncount] : the act of forming of words from letters He s very good at spelling. = His spelling is very good. [=he spells words correctly] often used before another noun Make sure there are no spelling mistakes/errors… … Useful english dictionary
mis|spell|ing — «mihs SPEHL ihng», noun. an incorrect spelling … Useful english dictionary
spell checker — spell′ (or spell′ing) check er n. cmp edu a computer program for checking the spelling of words in an electronic document • Etymology: 1980–85 … From formal English to slang
spell — I [[t]spɛl[/t]] v. spelled spelt, spell•ing 1) ling. to name, write, or otherwise give the letters, in order, of (a word, syllable, etc.): Did I spell your name right?[/ex] 2) ling. cv (of letters) to form (a word, syllable, etc.): Y e s spells… … From formal English to slang
spell|bind — «SPEHL BYND», transitive verb, bound, bind|ing. to make spellbound; fascinate; enchant … Useful english dictionary
be|spell — «bih SPEHL», transitive verb, spelled, spell|ing. to cast a spell on; bewitch … Useful english dictionary
mis|spell — «mihs SPEHL», transitive verb, intransitive verb, spelled or spelt, spell|ing. to spell incorrectly … Useful english dictionary
spell·bind·ing — /ˈspɛlˌbaındıŋ/ adj : holding your attention completely : extremely interesting, entertaining, etc. I found her performance spellbinding. [=fascinating, riveting] He s a spellbinding speaker … Useful english dictionary
en|chant´ing|ly — en|chant|ing «ehn CHAN tihng, CHAHN », adjective. 1. that puts under a spell; bewitching: »The enchanting words were ended; the spell was complete. 2. Figurative. very delightful; charming: »an enchanting child. –en|chant´ing|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
en|chant|ing — «ehn CHAN tihng, CHAHN », adjective. 1. that puts under a spell; bewitching: »The enchanting words were ended; the spell was complete. 2. Figurative. very delightful; charming: »an enchanting child. –en|chant´ing|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
