Overview of noun spur

The noun spur has 5 senses

• goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring -- (a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves")


• spur, spine, acantha -- (any sharply pointed projection)


• spur -- (tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers)


• spur, gad -- (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")


• branch line, spur track, spur -- (a railway line connected to a trunk line)

Overview of verb spur

The verb spur has 5 senses

• spur -- (incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research")


• spur, goad -- (give heart or courage to)


• spur -- (strike with a spur)


• spur -- (goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse")


• spur -- (equip with spurs; "spur horses")