Meaning & Definition of Spur in English
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Spur
/spər/
noun
1. A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
- "The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
synonym:
- goad,
- goading,
- prod,
- prodding,
- urging,
- spur,
- spurring
2. Any sharply pointed projection
synonym:
- spur,
- spine,
- acantha
3. Tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
synonym:
- spur
4. 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"
synonym:
- spur,
- gad
5. A railway line connected to a trunk line
synonym:
- branch line,
- spur track,
- spur
verb
1. Incite or stimulate
- "The academy was formed to spur research"
synonym:
- spur
2. Give heart or courage to
synonym:
- spur,
- goad
3. Strike with a spur
synonym:
- spur
4. Goad with spurs
- "The rider spurred his horse"
synonym:
- spur
5. Equip with spurs
- "Spur horses"
synonym:
- spur