Alternative spelling of spell-off

(transitive) To relieve (a worker) temporarily by taking his or her place.

simple past tense and past participle of spell off

plural of spell-off

plural of spell off

In a spelling bee, an instance when two or more spellers go through several rounds without any being disqualified. / (broadly) A spelling bee.

(US, idiomatic, countrified dialect) To sit down for a period of time, especially in the company of other people and in order to relax or to engage in casual conversation.

Alternative form of set a spell

An opportunity to rest or give thought to a situation; a short respite.

Alternative form of spellwork