spur
spur
- n a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
- n any sharply pointed projection
- n tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
- 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
- v incite or stimulate
The Academy was formed to spur research - v give heart or courage to
- v strike with a spur
- v goad with spurs
the rider spurred his horse - v equip with spurs
spur horses
- It will also include incentives for corporate investment and tax breaks to spur small-business purchases of new equipment.
- After floating debris and oils ignited in 1969, the public outcry over this burning river in Ohio helped spur the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection .
- Pavlenko said Ukraine was grateful for the singer's charity work and expressed hope that his desire to adopt Lev would spur the domestic adoption of more children with health .