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Noun
S:
(n)
goad
,
goading
,
prod
,
prodding
,
urging
,
spur
,
spurring
(a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something)
"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
S:
(n)
spur
,
spine
,
acantha
(any sharply pointed projection)
S:
(n)
spur
(tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers)
S:
(n)
spur
,
gad
(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"
S:
(n)
branch line
,
spur track
,
spur
(a railway line connected to a trunk line)
Verb
S:
(v)
spur
(incite or stimulate)
"The Academy was formed to spur research"
S:
(v)
spur
,
goad
(give heart or courage to)
S:
(v)
spur
(strike with a spur)
S:
(v)
spur
(goad with spurs)
"the rider spurred his horse"
S:
(v)
spur
(equip with spurs)
"spur horses"