Spur — synonyms, definition

1. spur (Noun)

acantha back of the foot barb branch line claw cusp gad goading heel hock impulse incentive inducement instigation needle pin prick prickle prodding provocation • • •

spur (Noun) — Anything that inspires, motivates or drives you to do something.

spur (Noun) — Any sharply pointed projection.

spur (Noun) — Tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers.

spur (Noun) — A sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward. ex. "cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on"

spur (Noun) — A railway line connected to a trunk line.

enation encouragement goad line plant process prod projection rail line railroad line railway line loop-line rowel boot

2. spur (Verb)

activate animate arise arouse awaken bring about coax compel cut drive encourage enliven get up goad hearten hurt impel incite induce influence • • •

spur (Verb) — Incite or stimulate. ex. "The Academy was formed to spur research"

spur (Verb) — Give heart or courage to.

spur (Verb) — Strike with a spur.

spur (Verb) — Goad with spurs. ex. "the rider spurred his horse"

spur (Verb) — Equip with spurs. ex. "spur horses"

advance boost encourage equip fit fit out further goad outfit promote strike