spell off in English dictionary

  • spell off

    Meanings and definitions of "spell off"

    • 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.
    • (broadly) To participate in a spelling bee.
    • See spell-off.
    • noun
      Alternative spelling of [i]spell-off[/i]
    • verb
      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.
    • verb
      (broadly)
      To participate in a spelling bee.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To relieve (a worker) temporarily by taking his or her place.

    Grammar and declension of spell off

    • spell off ( plural  spell offs)
    • spell off ( third-person singular simple present -, present participle spelling off, simple past and past participle spelled off)
    • spell off (plural spell offs)
    • spell off (third-person singular simple present spells off, present participle spelling off, simple past and past participle spelled off)

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