spur

/spˈɝ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
   “the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves”
2. any sharply pointed projection
3. tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
4. 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”
5. a railway line connected to a trunk line

verb

1. incite or stimulate
   “The Academy was formed to spur research”
2. give heart or courage to
3. strike with a spur
4. goad with spurs
   “the rider spurred his horse”
5. equip with spurs
   “spur horses”

Synonyms for spur

• goad
• goading
• prod
• prodding
• urging
• spurring
• spine
• acantha
• gad
• branch line
• spur track

Words that rhyme with spur

• transfer
• stir
• blur
• refer
• slur
• burr
• infer
• amateur
• prefer
• birr
• bur
• demur
• fur
• occur
• purr
• recur
• ampere
• catcher
• chauffeur
• concur
• confer
• cur
• cynosure
• defer
• descriptor
• deter
• fir
• incur
• saboteur
• silencer