sp

#3,286 of the most-used English words

noun

1. A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.
   "We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving."
2. One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.
   "Today's special is our tuna melt on rye."
3. Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.
   "Did you see the Christmas special?"
4. A special constable.

verb

1. To form (a word) from its component letters.
   "He used Scrabble tiles to spell out "I LOVE YOU"."
2. To explain in clear and simple terms.
   "Here is a brochure that spells out the benefits."

Similar: spell

noun

1. The act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography.
2. The manner of spelling of words; correct spelling.
3. A specific spelling of a word.
4. A spelling test or spelling bee.

Similar: orthography

noun

1. A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.
2. A jab given with the spurs.
3. Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.
4. An appendage or spike pointing rearward, near the foot, for instance that of a rooster.