Lexic.us

Definition of Spur

1. Noun. A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something. "The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

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.

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. to urge on with a spur (a horseman's goad) [v SPURRED, SPURRING, SPURS]

Medical Definition of Spur

1. A tubular pouch at the base of a perianth part, often containing nectar. (04 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spur

spunkie spunkier spunkies spunkiest spunkily spunkiness spunkinesses spunking spunks spunky

spunyarn spunyarns spun sugar spun yarn spur (current term) spur (current term) spur-of-the-moment spur-shell spur-winged spurgall

spurgalled spurgalling spurgalls spurge spurge spurges spurgewort spurge family spurge laurel spurge nettle

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