Definitions of spur:
- noun: 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"
- noun: tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
- noun: any pointed projection
- noun: a railway line connected to a trunk line
- noun: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
- verb: incite or stimulate
Example: "The Academy was formed to spur research"
- verb: goad with spurs
Example: "The rider spurred his horse"
- verb: equip with spurs
Example: "Spur horses"
- verb: strike with a spur
- verb: give heart or courage to
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