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Spur Very Common

Spur has 17 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

2

any sharply pointed projection

"The sharp spur on his boot dug into the horse's flank as he leaned forward to urge it onward."

3

tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

"The botanist noted a prominent spur on the orchid's lip that helped store nectar for visiting pollinators."

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"

5

a railway line connected to a trunk line

"The new spur will eventually connect our small town directly to the main freight network."

6

A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.

"When Spurs won the league last season, every true supporter of Tottenham Hotspur felt proud to wear their colors again."

7

A tern.

8

A spurious tone, one that interferes with a signal in a circuit and is often masked underneath that signal.

9

The track of an animal, such as an otter; a spoor.

10

someone connected with Tottenham Hotspur FC, as a fan, player, coach etc.

Verb
1

incite or stimulate

"The Academy was formed to spur research"

2

give heart or courage to

"The coach's inspiring speech spurred the team forward during the final minutes of the game."

3

strike with a spur

"The rider leaned forward and spurred his horse to cross the river before the current grew too strong."

4

goad with spurs

"the rider spurred his horse"

5

equip with spurs

"spur horses"

6

To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.

7

Alternative form of speer.

Example Sentences
"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" noun
"cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on" noun
"The Academy was formed to spur research" verb
"the rider spurred his horse" verb
"spur horses" verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
encouragement projection plant process prod line promote encourage strike goad equip
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
loop-line
Rhyming Words
pur nupur kapur mirpur nippur kippur kanpur nagpur lumpur dispur jaipur raipur tempur haripur chakpur manipur udaipur jodhpur rangpur saidpur
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