1. spur - Noun
2. spur - Verb
3. Spur - Proper noun
A tern.
A sparrow.
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.
That which goads to action; an incitement.
Something that projects; a snag.
One of the large or principal roots of a tree.
Any stiff, sharp spine, as on the wings and legs of certain burds, on the legs of insects, etc.; especially, the spine on a cock's leg.
A mountain that shoots from any other mountain, or range of mountains, and extends to some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles.
A spiked iron worn by seamen upon the bottom of the boot, to enable them to stand upon the carcass of a whale, to strip off the blubber.
A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut.
The short wooden buttress of a post.
A projection from the round base of a column, occupying the angle of a square plinth upon which the base rests, or bringing the bottom bed of the base to a nearly square form. It is generally carved in leafage.
Any projecting appendage of a flower looking like a spur.
A wall that crosses a part of a rampart and joins to an inner wall.
A piece of timber fixed on the bilge ways before launching, having the upper ends bolted to the vessel's side.
A curved piece of timber serving as a half to support the deck where a whole beam can not be placed.
To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse.
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.
To put spurs on; as, a spurred boot.
To spur on one' horse; to travel with great expedition; to hasten; hence, to press forward in any pursuit.
Source: Webster's dictionarythe rider spurred his horse Source: Internet
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The Academy was formed to spur research Source: Internet
A bone spur on her ankle which eventually required surgery was one of the big injuries that held her back. Source: Internet
According to Yankees insider Bryan Hoch, the team’s doctors examined Urshela’s elbow (remember, he missed time to due a bone spur in his right elbow) after the 2020 season and determined surgery wasn’t needed or recommended. Source: Internet
According to a tweet by the South African presidency, the council will advise the president and the government in facilitating the development and implementation of economic policies that spur inclusive growth. Source: Internet