Spur Meaning

There are 10 meaning(s) for word Spur

Meaning 1 : give heart or courage to

    Synonyms : goad
Meaning 2 : a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

    Synonyms : goad,  goading,  prod,  prodding,  spurring,  urging
Meaning 3 : a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward

    Example : cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on

    Synonyms : gad
Meaning 4 : a railway line connected to a trunk line

    Synonyms : branch line,  spur track
Meaning 5 : any sharply pointed projection

    Synonyms : acantha,  spine
Meaning 6 : equip with spurs

    Example : spur horses

Meaning 7 : goad with spurs

    Example : the rider spurred his horse

Meaning 8 : incite or stimulate

    Example : The Academy was formed to spur research

Meaning 9 : strike with a spur

Meaning 10 : tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

How to Pronounce Spur

  • spɜr


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