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 spur spur /ˈspɝː/

noun

  1. () A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something  ( goad , goading , prod , prodding , spur , spurring , urging )
    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
     The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
    the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
  2. () A railway line connected to a trunk line  ( branch line , spur track , spur )
    a railway line connected to a trunk line
  3. () A sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward  ( gad , spur )
    a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
     Cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on
    cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on
  4. () Tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers  ( spur )
    tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
      The spur of the apple tree bore a cluster of blossoms.
    The spur of the apple tree bore a cluster of blossoms.
  5. () Any sharply pointed projection  ( acantha , spine , spur )
    any sharply pointed projection

verb

  1. () Give heart or courage to  ( goad , spur )
    give heart or courage to
      His success in the competition spurs me to work harder and strive for greatness.
    His success in the competition spurs me to work harder and strive for greatness.
  2. () Incite or stimulate  ( spur )
    incite or stimulate
     The Academy was formed to spur research
    The Academy was formed to spur research
  3. () Goad with spurs  ( spur )
    goad with spurs
     The rider spurred his horse
    the rider spurred his horse
  4. () Strike with a spur  ( spur )
    strike with a spur
  5. Equip with spurs  ( spur )
    equip with spurs
     Spur horses
    spur horses