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spur

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a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something(noun.communication)

Synonym:
goad, goading, prod, prodding, spurring, urging

source: wordnet30
any sharply pointed projection(noun.shape)

Synonym:
acantha, spine

source: wordnet30
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers(noun.plant)

source: wordnet30
a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward(noun.artifact)

Example:
Cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on.

Synonym:
gad

source: wordnet30
a railway line connected to a trunk line(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
branch line, spur track

source: wordnet30
A sparrow.(noun)

source: webster1913
An implement secured to the heel, or above the heel, of a horseman, to urge the horse by its pressure. Modern spurs have a small wheel, or rowel, with short points. Spurs were the badge of knighthood.(noun)

source: webster1913
A branch of a vein.(noun)

source: webster1913

incite or stimulate(verb.social)

Example:
The Academy was formed to spur research.

source: wordnet30
give heart or courage to(verb.emotion)

Synonym:
goad

source: wordnet30
strike with a spur(verb.contact)

source: wordnet30
goad with spurs(verb.contact)

Example:
The rider spurred his horse.

source: wordnet30
equip with spurs(verb.contact)

Example:
Spur horses.

source: wordnet30
To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse.(verb)

source: webster1913
To spur on one' horse; to travel with great expedition; to hasten; hence, to press forward in any pursuit.(verb)

source: webster1913

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