English to English
noun
- a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves.
source: WordNet 3.0
- any sharply pointed projection
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- tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
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- 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.
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- a railway line connected to a trunk line
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- A sparrow.
source: Webster 1913
- 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.
source: Webster 1913
- A branch of a vein.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- incite or stimulate
The Academy was formed to spur research.
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- give heart or courage to
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- strike with a spur
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- goad with spurs
The rider spurred his horse.
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- equip with spurs
Spur horses.
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- To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse.
source: Webster 1913
- To spur on one' horse; to travel with great expedition; to hasten; hence, to press forward in any pursuit.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
- n[spr] Espuela
source: Diccionario Ingles-Espaņol-Tagalog
