spur
noun
1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Similar word(s): goad, goading, prod, prodding, spurring, urging
Definition categories: communication, encouragement
2. any sharply pointed projection
Similar word(s): acantha, spine
Definition categories: shape, projection
3. tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
Definition categories: plant, enation
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
Similar word(s): gad
Definition categories: man–made, goad, prod
5. a railway line connected to a trunk line
Definition categories: man–made, line
verb
1. incite or stimulate
- The Academy was formed to spur research
Definition categories: social, advance, boost, encourage, further, promote
2. give heart or courage to
Similar word(s): goad
Definition categories: emotion, encourage
3. strike with a spur
Definition categories: contact, strike
4. goad with spurs
- the rider spurred his horse
Definition categories: contact, goad
5. equip with spurs
- spur horses