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