Meaning of 'spur'

noun

a railway line connected to a trunk line

Synonyms: branch line

noun

a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward

Example: "cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on"

Synonyms: gad

noun

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

Synonyms: urging

noun

tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

noun

any sharply pointed projection

Synonyms: spine

verb

goad with sharp protrusions on a rider's heel

Example: "I spurred my horse to make it go faster."

verb

equip with spurs

Example: "spur horses"

verb

strike with a spur

verb

give heart or courage to

Synonyms: goad

verb

incite or stimulate

Example: "The Academy was formed to spur research"