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spur

English

🔊 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”
🔊 tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
🔊 any sharply pointed projection
🔊 a railway line connected to a trunk line
🔊 a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
“the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves”
🔊 goad with spurs
“the rider spurred his horse”
🔊 equip with spurs
“spur horses”
🔊 strike with a spur
🔊 give heart or courage to
🔊 incite or stimulate
“The Academy was formed to spur research”