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. 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

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spur

spunked spunkie spunkier spunkies spunkiest spunkily spunkiness spunkinesses spunking spunks

spunlaced spunlaid spunyarn spunyarns spur (current term) spur-of-the-moment spur-royal spur-royals spur-shell spur-winged

spur blight spur gear spur of the moment spur on spur track spur wheel spurdog spurdogs spurfowl

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