English Explanatory Dictionary

spell off

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. In a spelling bee, of two or more participants, to spell words one after the other until a champion is determined. Usually refers to a series of rounds of spelling in which no spellers are eliminated.
  2. To participate in a spelling bee.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of spell-off.
verb
  1. To relieve (a worker) temporarily by taking his or her place.

Pronunciation

/ˌspɛl ˈɔf/ /ˌspɛl ˈɑf/ /ˌspɛl ˈɒf/ /ˈspɛlˌɔf/ /ˈspɛlˌɑf/ /ˈspɛlˌɒf/

Word forms

spell off spells off spelling off spelled off spelt off spell offs
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