snap vs spell

snap and spell both are nouns.

snap and spell both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
snap	Yes	No	Yes	No
spell	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, spell is a hypernym of snap; that is, spell is a word with a broader meaning than snap:

snap: a spell of cold weather
spell: a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

Other hypernyms of snap include patch, piece, while.

snap (noun)	spell (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands	a verbal formula believed to have magical force
(American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back	a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
any undertaking that is easy to do	a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand	a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
a sudden sharp noise
a sudden breaking
the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
a spell of cold weather

snap (verb)	spell (verb)
break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension	take turns working
close with a snapping motion	orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone	indicate or signify
record on photographic film	place under a spell
to grasp hastily or eagerly	write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
separate or cause to separate abruptly	relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
cause to make a snapping sound
put in play with a snap
bring the jaws together
lose control of one's emotions
move or strike with a noise
move with a snapping sound
make a sharp sound

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