spur

US /spɝː/
UK /spɝː/
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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

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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.
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goadstimulusincentiveimpetuscatalyst
2.

a projection from a mountain or hill

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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.
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ridgeoutcroppromontorybuttress
1.

to encourage an activity or development

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

to urge (a horse) on with spurs

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He spurred his horse to a gallop.
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The rider spurred the tired animal forward.
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goadprodurgehustlehasten
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spur onon the spur of the moment