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Meaning of the word spur in English

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spur

US /spɝː/
UK /spɝː/
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Noun

1.

a device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward

Example:
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The cowboy dug his spurs into the horse's flanks.
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He wore riding boots with silver spurs.
Synonym:
goadstimulusincentiveimpetuscatalyst
2.

a projection from a mountain or hill

Example:
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The trail followed a narrow spur of the mountain.
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We camped on a rocky spur overlooking the valley.
Synonym:
ridgeoutcroppromontorybuttress

Verb

1.

to encourage an activity or development

Example:
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The government's new policy will spur economic growth.
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His words spurred her to action.
Synonym:
stimulateencouragepromptincitemotivatepropeldrive
2.

to urge (a horse) on with spurs

Example:
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He spurred his horse to a gallop.
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The rider spurred the tired animal forward.
Synonym:
goadprodurgehustlehasten
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