spur

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1. spur - Noun

2. spur - Verb

3. Spur - Proper noun

Meaning

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.

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the rider spurred his horse Source: Internet

spur horses Source: Internet

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

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