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Spur
/spɜː/
A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.
📖 Definitions of "Spur"
- 1
A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.
- 2
A jab given with the spurs.
- 3
Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.
- 4
An appendage or spike pointing rearward, near the foot, for instance that of a rooster.
- 1
To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
- 2
To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
- 3
To put spurs on.
"to spur boots"
- 4
To press forward; to travel in great haste.
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