Definition of spur Spur
/spɚˈ/ - [sper] - spur
We found 42 definitions of spur from 9 different sources.
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What does spur mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: spurs |
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| spur - 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" | ||
| gad | ||
| goad, prod a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" | ||
| boot a form of foot torture in which the feet are encased in iron and slowly crushed | ||
| spur - any sharply pointed projection | ||
| spine, acantha | ||
| projection any structure that branches out from a central support | ||
| spur - tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers | ||
| spur - a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" | ||
| goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spurring | ||
| encouragement the expression of approval and support | ||
| spur - a railway line connected to a trunk line | ||
| branch line, spur track | ||
| rail line, railway line, line acting in conformity; "in line with"; "he got out of line"; "toe the line" | ||
Verb |
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| spur - strike with a spur | ||
| wound, injure cause injuries or bodily harm to | ||
| strike cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp; "strike an arc" | ||
| spur - give heart or courage to | ||
| goad | ||
| encourage spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife" | ||
| spur - goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse" | ||
| goad stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick | ||
| spur - equip with spurs; "spur horses" | ||
| outfit, equip, fit out, fit provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer" | ||
| spur - incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research" | ||
| further, encourage, boost, promote, advance spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- spur (Verb)
To prod especially a horse in the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig. - spur (Verb)
To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object; to incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to impel; to drive. - spur (Verb)
To put spurs on; as, a spurred boot.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- spur (n.)
A sparrow. - spur (n.)
A tern. - spur (n.)
An implement secured to the heel, or above the heel, of a horseman, to urge the horse by its pressure. Modern spurs have a small wheel, or rowel, with short points. Spurs were the badge of knighthood. - spur (n.)
That which goads to action; an incitement. - spur (n.)
Something that projects; a snag. - spur (n.)
One of the large or principal roots of a tree. - spur (n.)
Any stiff, sharp spine, as on the wings and legs of certain burds, on the legs of insects, etc.; especially, the spine on a cock's leg. - spur (n.)
A mountain that shoots from any other mountain, or range of mountains, and extends to some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles. - spur (n.)
A spiked iron worn by seamen upon the bottom of the boot, to enable them to stand upon the carcass of a whale, to strip off the blubber. - spur (n.)
A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut. - spur (n.)
The short wooden buttress of a post. - spur (n.)
A projection from the round base of a column, occupying the angle of a square plinth upon which the base rests, or bringing the bottom bed of the base to a nearly square form. It is generally carved in leafage. - spur (n.)
Any projecting appendage of a flower looking like a spur. - spur (n.)
Ergotized rye or other grain. - spur (n.)
A wall that crosses a part of a rampart and joins to an inner wall. - spur (n.)
A piece of timber fixed on the bilge ways before launching, having the upper ends bolted to the vessel's side. - spur (n.)
A curved piece of timber serving as a half to support the deck where a whole beam can not be placed. - spur (v. t.)
To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse. - spur (v. t.)
To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object; to incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to impel; to drive. - spur (v. t.)
To put spurs on; as, a spurred boot. - spur (v. i.)
To spur on one' horse; to travel with great expedition; to hasten; hence, to press forward in any pursuit.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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spur
A kind of small sharp bony or horny spike pointing rearward, near the foot of certain male galliform birds. -
spur
To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste. -
spur
To urge or encourage to action.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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spur
spur, n. an instrument on a horseman's heels, with sharp points for goading the horse: that which goads or instigates: something projecting: the hard projection on a cock's leg: a small range of mountains extending laterally from a larger range.—v.t. to urge on with spurs: to urge onward: to impel: to put spurs on.—v.i. to press forward: to travel in great haste:—pr.p. spur′ring; pa.t. and pa.p. spurred.—v.t. Spur′-gall (Shak.), to gall or wound with a spur.—ns. Spur′-gear, -gear′ing, gearing in which spur-wheels are used.—adj. Spur′-heeled, having a long straight hind-claw.—n. Spur′-leath′er, the strap by which the spur is fastened to the foot.—p.adj. Spurred, wearing spurs: having shoots like spurs: affected with ergot, as rye.—ns. Spur′rer, one who, or that which, spurs; Spur′rier, one who makes spurs; Spur′-roy′al, an ancient English coin, worth fifteen shillings, so called from having a star on one side resembling the rowel of a spur; Spur′-way, a bridle-road; Spur′-whang=Spur-leather; Spur′-wheel (mech.), a wheel with the cogs on the face of the edge like a spur.—adj. Spur′-winged, with a horny spur on the pinion, as with the plovers, &c. [A.S. spora; Ice. spori, Ger. sporn.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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spur
A projecting portion of a cliff. In fortification, spurs are walls that cross a part of the rampart and join to the town-wall. Also, in a sheer-hulk, the same as sprit (which see).
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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spur
An apparatus fastened to the heel of a horseman, for goading the horse. It is much less used than formerly. All cavalry soldiers wear spurs; but their use, except in the heat of an actual charge, is discouraged as much as possible. In the days of chivalry, the use of the spur was limited to knights, and it was among the emblems of knighthood. To win his spurs, was for a young man to earn knighthood by gallant conduct. The degradation of a knight involved the hacking off of his spurs; and the serving before a knight of a pair of spurs on a dish, was a strong hint by his host that he had outstayed his welcome.
Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗
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spur
Do not spur a free horse.
