spur
Nouns
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(n) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
- the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
- (n) any sharply pointed projection acantha, spine,
- (n) tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
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(n) a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
- cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on
- (n) a railway line connected to a trunk line branch line, spur track,
Verbs
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(v) incite or stimulate
- The Academy was formed to spur research
- (v) give heart or courage to goad,
- (v) strike with a spur
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(v) goad with spurs
- the rider spurred his horse
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(v) equip with spurs
- spur horses