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Definition of Spur
1. Noun. A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something. "The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
Generic synonyms: Encouragement
Derivative terms: Goad, Goad, Goad, Goad, Goad, Prod, Prod, Urge
2. Verb. Incite or stimulate. "The Academy was formed to spur research"
3. Noun. Any sharply pointed projection.
4. Verb. Give heart or courage to.
5. Noun. Tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers.
6. Verb. Strike with a spur.
7. Noun. 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"
8. Verb. Goad with spurs. "The rider spurred his horse"
9. Noun. A railway line connected to a trunk line.
Generic synonyms: Line, Rail Line, Railway Line
Specialized synonyms: Loop-line
10. Verb. Equip with spurs. "Spur horses"
Definition of Spur
1. n. A sparrow.
2. n. An implement secured to the heel, or above the heel, of a horseman, to urge the horse by its pressure. Modern spurs have a small wheel, or rowel, with short points. Spurs were the badge of knighthood.
3. v. t. To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse.
4. v. i. To spur on one' horse; to travel with great expedition; to hasten; hence, to press forward in any pursuit.
5. n. A branch of a vein.
Definition of Spur
1. Noun. (soccer) someone connected with Tottenham Hotspur FC, as a fan, player, coach etc. ¹
2. Noun. A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight. ¹
3. Noun. Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does to a horse. ¹
4. Noun. An appendage or spike pointing rearward, near the foot, for instance that of a rooster. ¹
5. Noun. Any protruding part connected at one end, for instance a highway that extends from another highway into a city. ¹
6. Noun. Roots, tree roots. ¹
7. Verb. To prod (especially a horse) in the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig. ¹
8. Verb. To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object; to incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to impel; to drive. ¹
9. Verb. To put spurs on; as, a spurred boot. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Spur
1. to urge on with a spur (a horseman's goad) [v SPURRED, SPURRING, SPURS]
Medical Definition of Spur
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