Sekirov Dictionary

spell off

UK /ˌspɛl ˈɒf/US /ˌspɛl ˈɔf/

verb3

  1. To relieve (a worker) temporarily by taking his or her place.
  2. 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.
  3. To participate in a spelling bee.

spell-off noun2

  1. A spelling bee.
  2. In a spelling bee, an instance when two or more spellers go through several rounds without any being disqualified.
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spelled off · spelt off · spelling off · spells off · spell offs · spell-offs

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