spell|ing — «SPEHL ihng», noun. 1. the writing or saying of the letters of a word in order: »He is poor at spelling. 2. the way that a word is spelled: »“Ax” has two spellings, “ax” and “axe.” 3. manner of writing or expressing words with letters;… … 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